Panasonic ag-3dp1 operating instructions

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Operating Instructions

Memory Card Camera-Recorder

Model No. AG-3DP1G

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WARNING:

• To reduce the risk of ﬁre or electric shock, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.

• To reduce the risk of ﬁre or electric shock

hazard, keep this equipment away from all liquids. Use and store only in locations which are not exposed to the risk of dripping or splashing liquids, and do not place any liquid containers on top of the equipment.

WARNING:

Always keep memory cards (optional accessory) or accessories (BNC cap, XLR connector cap, microphone holder) out of the reach of babies and small children.

CAUTION:

Do not remove panel covers by unscrewing them. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel.

CAUTION:

To reduce the risk of ﬁre or electric shock and annoying interference, use the recommended accessories only.

CAUTION:

Do not jar, swing, or shake the unit by its handle while the conversion lens or another accessory is attached. Due to the added weight of the conversion lens, any strong jolt to the handle may damage the unit or result in personal injury.

CAUTION:

Do not lift the unit by its handle while the tripod is attached. When the tripod is attached, its weight will also affect the unit’s handle, possibly causing the handle to break and hurting the user. To carry the unit while the tripod is attached, take hold of the tripod.

CAUTION:

Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

CAUTION:

Do not leave the unit in direct contact with the skin for long periods of time when in use. Low temperature burn injuries may be suffered if the high temperature parts of this unit are in direct contact with the skin for long periods of time. When using the equipment for long periods of time, make use of the tripod.

CAUTION:

A coin type battery is installed inside of the unit. Do not store the unit in temperatures over 60 ºC (140 ºF). Do not leave the unit in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.

CAUTION:

In order to maintain adequate ventilation, do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or any other conﬁned space. To prevent risk of electric shock or ﬁre hazard due to overheating, ensure that curtains and any other materials do not obstruct the ventilation.

A rechargeable battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased.

3D image shooting/viewing

• Do not set a wide parallax (parallax between the left and right eyes) when shooting a 3D image. Viewing the 3D image shot with a wide parallax may cause eyestrain or other adverse effects. For details on the parallax, see “Adjusting the Convergence Point.” (Page 54)

• When viewing 3D images, observe the viewing precautions indicated in the operating instructions of the monitor. If you continue viewing 3D images in incorrect conditions, it may cause eyestrain or other adverse effects.

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FCC NOTICE (USA)

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The user may ﬁnd the booklet “Something About Interference” available from FCC local regional ofﬁces helpful.

FCC Warning:

To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and the user must use only shielded interface cables when connecting to host computer or peripheral devices. Also, any unauthorized changes or modiﬁcations to this equipment could void the user’s authority to operate this device.

NOTIFICATION (Canada)

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

EMC NOTICE FOR THE PURCHASER/USER OF THE APPARATUS

1. Applicable standards and operating environment

The apparatus is compliant with:

standards EN55103-1 and EN55103-2 2009, and electromagnetic environments E1, E2, E3 and E4.

2. Pre-requisite conditions to achieving compliance with the above standards

<1> Peripheral equipment to be connected to the apparatus and special connecting cables

The purchaser/user is urged to use only equipment which has been recommended by us as peripheral equipment to be connected to the apparatus. The purchaser/user is urged to use only the connecting cables described below.

<2> For the connecting cables, use shielded cables which suit the intended purpose of the apparatus.

Video signal connecting cables Use double shielded coaxial cables, which are designed for 75-ohm type high-frequency applications, for SDI (Serial Digital Interface). Coaxial cables, which are designed for 75-ohm type high-frequency applications, are recommended for analog video signals. Audio signal connecting cables If your apparatus supports AES/EBU serial digital audio signals, use cables designed for AES/EBU. Use shielded cables, which provide quality performance for high-frequency transmission applications, for analog audio signals. Other connecting cables Use shielded cables, which provide quality performance for high-frequency applications, such as connecting cables for IEEE1394 or USB. When connecting to the HDMI signal terminal, use multilayer shielded cables, which provide quality performance for high-frequency applications. When connecting to the DVI signal terminal, use a cable with a ferrite core. If your apparatus is supplied with ferrite core(s), they must be attached on cable(s) following instructions in this manual.

3. Performance level

The performance level of the apparatus is equivalent to or better than the performance level required by these standards.

However, the apparatus may be adversely affected by interference if it is being used in an EMC environment, such as an area where strong electromagnetic fields are generated (by the presence of signal transmission towers, cellular phones, etc.). In order to minimize the adverse effects of the interference on the apparatus in cases like this, it is recommended that the following steps be taken with the apparatus being affected and with its operating environment:

1. Place the apparatus at a distance from the source of the interference.

2. Change the direction of the apparatus.

3. Change the connection method used for the apparatus.

4. Connect the apparatus to another power outlet where the power is not shared by any other appliances.

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Main Power Battery (Ni-Cd / Ni-MH / Li-ion Battery)

● To detach the battery, please proceed in the reverse order of the installation method described in this manual.

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a battery made by any other manufacturer is to be used, check the Operating Instructions accompanying the battery.

Back-up Battery (Lithium Battery)

● For the removal of the battery for disposal at the end of its service life, please consult your dealer.

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a consumer, and no license is granted or shall be implied for any use other than the personal uses detailed below.

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Note concerning illustrations in these instructions

Illustrations (camera-recorder, menu screens, etc.) in these operating instructions differ slightly from the

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actual camera-recorder.

References

References are shown as (Page 00).

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Terminology

Both SD Memory Cards and SDHC Memory Cards as referred to as “SD Memory Cards” in these operating

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instructions. Memory cards that have the “P2” logo (e.g., AJ-P2C064AG, an optional accessory) are referred to as “P2

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cards” in these operating instructions. Video that is created during a single recording operation is referred to as a “clip” in these operating

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instructions.

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Caution regarding laser beams

The MOS sensor may be damaged if it is exposed to laser light. When using the camera-recorder in locations where laser irradiation equipment is used, be careful not to allow the laser beam to shine directly on the lens.

PLEASE NOTE:

 When preparing to record important events, always shoot some advance test footage, to verify that both pictures and

sound are being recorded normally. Should video or audio recording fail due to a malfunction of this camera-recorder or the P2 cards used, we will not

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assume liability for such failure.

Disposing and transferring ownership of memory card devices

Formatting or deleting a memory card device in this camera or a PC will only change ﬁle management data and leave data on the card intact. It is recommended that the card either be physically destroyed or that commercially sold software be used to completely delete any data on the card. Note that managing card data is the owner’s responsibility.

Information on software for this product

1. Included with this product is software licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL) and GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL), and users are hereby informed that they have the right to obtain, change and redistribute the source codes of this software.

To obtain the source codes, go to the following home page:

http://pro-av.panasonic.net/

The manufacturer asks users to refrain from directing inquiries concerning the source codes they have obtained and other details to its representatives.

2. Included with this product is software which is licensed under MIT-License.

Details can be found on the installation CD provided with the unit. Refer to the folder called “LDOC”. (Details are given in the original (English-language) text.)

Contents

Read this ﬁrst! ................................................................................................................. 2

Precautions for Use ......................................................................................................... 6

Chapter 1 Overview

Camera Unit Features ................................................................................................... 11

Recording and Playback Features ............................................................................... 12

Setting for Y System Con Standar

Chapter 2 Parts and Their Functions

Chapter 3 Recording and Playback

Setting Date and Time of Internal Clock ....................................................................... 28

P2 Cards ....................................................................................................................... 30

Basic Pr

Native Recor

ariable Frame Rate (VFR) Recording .......................................................................... 37

Special Recor

mal and Variable Speed Playback .......................................................................... 42

Nor

our Area (Color TV Standard Setting) ........................................................ 13

ﬁguration .................................................................................................... 14

d Accessories ................................................................................................... 15

Power Supply and Accessory Mounting Section .................................................. 16

Audio (input) Function Section .............................................................................. 17

Audio (output) Function Section Shooting and Recor Menu/Thumbnail Operation Section Time Code Section

arning and Status Display Functions ................................................................. 26

W LCD Monitor

iewﬁnder ............................................................................................................. 27

ting P2 Cards ................................................................................................ 30

Inser Removing P2 Car

o Prevent Accidental Erasure of P2 Card Content .............................................. 31

d Access LED and Status of P2 Cards ...................................................... 31

P2 Car

d Recording Times ..................................................................................... 32

P2 Car Handling P2 Car

ocedures .......................................................................................................... 33

Shooting Nor 2D LL Recor

Native VFR Recor Standard VFR Recording(pulldown r

Using VFR Recording Function ............................................................................. 38

Interval Recor REC CHECK Function Shot Marker (SHOT MARK) Recor

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mal Recording ................................................................................................. 34

ding .......................................................................................................... 36

ding Modes ............................................................................................ 40

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ding/Playback Functions Section .......................................... 19

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ds .............................................................................................. 30

d Recording ................................................................................ 32

ding ................................................................................................... 35

ding ........................................................................................... 37

ecording) ..................................................... 37

ding (INTERVAL REC) ..................................................................... 40

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ding Function .................................................. 41

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording

Selecting Recording Signals ................................................................................. 43

List of Recording Formats and Functions ............................................................. 43

Selecting V List of Recor

Adjusting the White Balance and Black Balance

Adjusting the White Balance Adjusting the Black Balance

Setting the Electr

Setting the Shutter Mode and Speed Placing the Camera-r

Assigning Functions to USER Buttons Selecting Audio Input Signals and Adjusting Recor

Selecting Audio Input Signals Adjusting Recor Selecting Function for the F CH3 and CH4 Recor

Adjustments and Settings for 3D Recor

Switching the LCD Monitor/V Setting 3D Recor Adjusting the Convergence Point 3D Assist Function Adjustment between T

ideo Output ......................................................................................... 44

ding, Playback and Output Formats ................................................. 45

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onic Shutter ........................................................................................ 48

ecorder in SYNCHRO SCAN Mode .................................... 49

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ding Levels .................................................................................. 51

. AUDIO LEVEL Control ............................................. 52

ding Levels .......................................................................... 52

iewﬁnder Screen ..................................................... 53

ding Mode ................................................................................. 53

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wo Lenses (3D FINE Function) .......................................... 57

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ding Levels .................................. 51

ding ................................................................ 53

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Setting Time Data .......................................................................................................... 59

Recording Time Codes and User Bits .................................................................. 60

Setting User Bits Entering the User Bits Setting the Time Code

nally Locking the Time Code ........................................................................ 65

Exter Counter Setting and Display

LCD Monitor/V

Status Indication Layout Selecting Display Infor

een Displays .................................................................................................... 68

Scr Center Infor Checking and Displaying Shooting Status MODE CHECK Indication Center Marker Display Safety Zone Markers Zebra Patter Focus Assist Function

aveform Monitor Function .................................................................................. 75

Adjusting and Setting the LCD Monitor/V

Using the LCD monitor Adjusting Left and Right V Diopter Adjustment Emphasizing Image Outlines

Handling Setup Data

Conﬁguration of Setup Data Files Handling SD Memor

matting, Writing and Reading an SD Memory Card ........................................ 79

For How to Use Scene File Data Saving Scene Files and Other Settings on SD Memor

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iewﬁnder Screen Status Displays .......................................................... 67

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mation ............................................................................... 67

mation Display ................................................................................... 70

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n Display ........................................................................................... 74

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iewﬁnder ....................................................... 76

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iewﬁnder Positions ...................................................... 77

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y Cards ................................................................................. 79

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y Cards ............................. 82

Chapter 5 Preparation

Power Supply ................................................................................................................ 84

Mounting the Battery and Setting the Battery Type .............................................. 84

Use of the Exter

eparing for Audio Input .............................................................................................. 87

When Using the Fr Using a Wir When Using Audio Devices

Attaching/Adjusting Accessories

Mounting the Camera on a T Attaching the Shoulder Strap Adjusting the Grip Belt

DC OUT Connector and Exter

nal DC Power Supply .................................................................. 85

ont Microphone ....................................................................... 87

eless Receiver .................................................................................... 88

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Chapter 6 Manipulating Clips with Thumbnails

Thumbnail Operations ................................................................................................... 91

Thumbnail Manipulations Overview ...................................................................... 91

Thumbnail Scr Selecting Thumbnails Playing back Clips Switching the Thumbnail Display Shot Mark Deleting Clips Restoring Clips Setting of Clip Meta Data

matting a P2 Card .......................................................................................... 100

For

matting SD Memory Cards ............................................................................ 100

For Setting the Thumbnail Display Mode

operties ............................................................................................................ 102

Pr Saving the Log Data

een ................................................................................................. 92

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ripod ........................................................................ 89

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nal REC Start/Stop Switch Connection ......................... 90

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Chapter 7 Menu Operations

LCD Monitor/Viewﬁnder Menus .................................................................................. 106

Using the Menus ................................................................................................. 106

Initializing the Menu Settings

Setup Menu Structur Setup Menu List

SCENE FILE Scr SYSTEM SETUP Scr SW MODE Scr RECORDING SETUP Scr AUDIO SETUP Scr OUTPUT SEL Scr DISPLA BA CARD FUNCTIONS Scr 3D ASSIST Scr OTHER FUNCTIONS Scr DIAGNOSTIC Scr OPTION MENU Scr

Y SETUP Screen ..................................................................................... 116

TTERY SETUP Screen ..................................................................................... 117

e ................................................................................................. 108

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een ............................................................................................ 110

een ............................................................................................... 113

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een .............................................................................................. 119

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Chapter 8 Connecting to External Devices

Connecting the AJ-RC10G Remote Control Unit ........................................................ 121

Connecting the AG-EC4G Extension Control Unit ...................................................... 122

Adjusting the Convergence Point

Chapter 9 Maintenance and Inspections

Inspections Before Shooting ....................................................................................... 123

Preparing for Inspections .................................................................................... 123

Inspecting the Camera Unit Inspecting the Memor

Maintenance

Cleaning Inside the V Charging the Inter

arning System .......................................................................................................... 127

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Updating the Fir

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arning Description Tables ................................................................................ 127

arning and Error Display for Thumbnail Operation .......................................... 130

mware Incorporated into the Unit ..................................................... 131

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een ...................................................................................... 111

een .............................................................................. 113

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een ................................................................................ 118

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y Recording Functions ..................................................... 124

iewﬁnder ........................................................................... 126

nal Battery .............................................................................. 126

Chapter 10 Index Chapter 11 Speciﬁcations

Dimensions and speciﬁcations ................................................................................... 135

Dimensions ......................................................................................................... 135

Speciﬁcations

Connector Signal Description

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Chapter 1 Overview

Attention

Chapter 1 Overview

Perform the following settings before using the unit for the ﬁrst time.

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The unit is delivered from the factory with the settings not yet speciﬁed for your area. Revise the settings for the TV standard of your area, etc., following the procedures described on page 13.

The AG-3DP1 P2 memory card camera-recorder features a camera unit equipped with two lenses and a 1/3-type 2.2megapixel 3MOS sensor, and a recording and playback unit that provides AVC-Intra 100 compression recording as standard to provide HD full pixel and full sampling for high sensitivity, superb image quality, and high-quality video. The P2 card provides reliability, speed, and IT functionality that no other media can match, and it is destined to revolutionize workﬂow for production of 3D programs, from shooting to editing.

 Secure and comfortable 3D recording

The camera is provided with the 3D assist function. It enables you to check by colors on the LCD monitor screen the convergence point area and any excessive pop-out and/or receded area generated by parallax and to adjust the parallax appropriately. The effects of the 3D assist function can be output to the viewﬁnder and an external monitor. The camera also features auto iris, auto focus, and manually selectable ND ﬁlters, for easy shooting.

 3D image and convergence point

When shooting When viewing a 3D image

Convergence point

3D glasses

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The illustration above is an image for explanation.

The convergence point is a point where the optical axes of the left and right lenses converge. This indicates the reference plane when viewing a 3D image. When shooting, adjust the convergence point by shooting the subject you want to set on the reference plane so that the image of the subject from the left lens is completely superimposed onto that from the right lens. When viewing the 3D image, a subject located closer than the convergence point is displayed in front of the screen, and a subject located farther than the convergence point is displayed behind the screen.

 High quality and high sensitivity

The camera uses an AVC-Intra codec (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264), which provides high reliability for broadcasting equipment. A 1/3-type 2.2-megapixel 3MOS sensor enables high-sensitivity HD full pixel recording for high-resolution video. The camera also enables high-quality and uncompressed, 16-bit, 48-kHz, 4-channel recording of audio.

 Wide zoom range

The camera is equipped newly developed HD lenses (left and right) that enable wide to 17.0 × optical zooming. It expands the capability of supporting a wide range of applications

 Multi-camera recording supported

The camera features GENLOCK input and TC input, to allow simultaneous recording from multiple connected cameras. This makes multi-camera live recording and multi-camera editing with this unit easy and convenient.

 2D LL recording mode supported

The camera supports 2D LL recording mode, for recording the left-lens (L) image on the left and right P2 cards simulatneously. With this function you can record images with no parallax difference or make a backup copy, which is made easy and convenient by use of two card slots.

Camera Unit Features

 Variable frame rate makes speed effects possible (in the 720P format)

The AG-3DP1 comes with the variable frame rate feature developed for the VariCam HD Cinema camera. In 720P

mode undercranking (dropping frames) and overcranking (high frame rate) for quick motion and slow motion cine-like effects at the disposal of the camera crew.

 Native mode

Playing back a recording made at a frame rate set in the camera at the normal rate provides speed effects without using a frame rate converter. Native mode also extends the recording time of a P2 card. (720P)

 14-bit digital circuit

The high-performance DSP (Digital Signal Processor) in the camera offers 14-bit signal input and 20-bit internal processing. It handles gamma settings and other adjustments for each R/G/B color in 1080/60i (50i) video as well as conversion to all HD/SD formats (P/I conversion, line conversion and down conversion). Because of this high-quality images can be produced in all video formats.

 Six gamma curves including cine-like gamma

To expand camera capabilities, the AG-3DP1 offers six gamma curves including cine-like gamma to easily produce recordings with the characteristic warm tone of ﬁlm.

 Slow, synchro and high speed shutter

The shutter speed can be set from a slow speed of 1/12 s up to a maximum speed of 1/250 s. Combined with the variable frame rate functions, this allows you to create blurring or stop motion effects. The AG-3DP1 also features a synchro scan function that is ideal for capturing screen shots from a computer monitor.

, the frame rate can be set to any of 20 steps between 12P and 60P (50P). This puts features such as

Chapter 1 Overview

 Scene ﬁles

Six preset ﬁles are provided, and you can change the ﬁle names and their settings as desired. You can also save up to four ﬁles to an SD or SDHC memory card (both referred to as “SD memory card” below) and load ﬁles from an SD memory card.

 Shooting assist functions

 USER buttons:

Three USER buttons each of which can be assigned a frequently used function for immediate access.

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Focus assist:

Magniﬁes the center portion of the image and displays a focus bar to facilitate focusing.

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Variable color temperature:

Allows ﬁne adjustment after setting the white balance.

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REC CHECK:

Provides a quick check of the last few seconds of the most recently recorded clip.

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4-position optical ND ﬁlter provided.

 Remote control support

This camera supports the AJ-RC10G remote control unit (optional accessory) and the AG-EC4G extension control unit (optional accessory). The remote control allows you to adjust camera image and recording controls at a distance while viewing what you are shooting.

 Camera extension system support

This camera can be connected to the AG-CA300G camera adapter (optional accessory) and the AG-BS300 base station (optional accessory) to enable camera extension system recording. For details on connections to these devices, refer to the connection instructions and precautions found in the instruction manuals for the AG-CA300G and AGBS300, and observe the instructions for the AG-HPX300P/AG-HPX301E.

1080 recording is performed at a ﬁxed frame rate of 24P/30P (25P).

Chapter 1 Overview

Recording and Playback Features

 P2 cards for high capacity, high speed and high reliability

In addition to exceptional resistance to shock, vibration and temperature ﬂuctuations, the P2 (Professional Plug-in) card has a reliability that guarantees long-term repeated recording/initialization that a tape or hard disk system with their moving parts could never match. The connectors are professional grade to withstand long-term continual insertion and removal. The P2 card stores the AV data for each shooting session as a single ﬁle that is immediately accessible for nonlinear editing or transfer over a network without digitizing. Transfer speeds far surpassing those of optical disks also help to speed up production processes. The P2 card complies with PC card standards and can be directly plugged into the PC card slot on a computer.

 Immediate startup and reliable data protection

When you press the REC button in standby mode, the camera instantly ﬁnds a blank area on the P2 card and begins recording. Unlike a VTR system, there is no need to locate a blank section before recording. In normal use, there is no chance of accidentally deleting a recording. Recordings will not be erased unless you intentionally delete a ﬁle or initialize the card.

 Interval REC

Recording one frame at a time at set intervals (from 2 frames to 10 minutes), this mode is useful for monitoring, supervision and special ultra undercranking effects.

 Clip thumbnail preview

The camera records each cut as a clip (ﬁle) and automatically attaches a thumbnail image and ﬁle information to it. To preview a clip on the LCD monitor or to check clip data, simply choose the clip you want from the list of thumbnails. These thumbnails and the ﬁle data can be viewed on a PC (P2 Viewer

) or processed in a nonlinear editing program.

 Shot marker

If desired, you can add a simple OK/reject shot marker to each clip either during or after recording. When a P2 card is mounted in a PC (P2 Viewer), the PC will display only marked clips.

 SD memory card slot

The camera provides an SD memory card slot for saving and loading scene ﬁles and user settings. A metadata upload ﬁle (created using P2 Viewer) containing the name of the person who shot the video, the name of the reporter, the shooting location, and other information can be saved to an SD memory card. This data ﬁle can be loaded as clip metadata.

 Fine adjustment of sound recording level

The camera features a front-mounted control for ﬁne adjustment of the sound recording level. This control is particularly useful for adjusting the sound level when you have to control both video and audio recording. The control can be disabled.

 Unislot wireless receiver compatible

The AG-3DP1 is designed to work with optional slot wireless receivers. The camera supports 2-channel wireless receivers.

This requires the installation of a P2 card driver (provided with each device). For details on the system requirements of

the P2 card driver, visit the support desk at the following website.

http://pr

“P2 Viewer” is a Windows® PC viewing software that can be downloaded free of charge by P2 card users.

o-av.panasonic.net/

Setting for Your Area (Color TV Standard Setting)

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CARD FUNCTIONS 3D ASSIST OTHER FUNCTIONS DIAGNOSTIC

OPTION MENU

PUSH MENU TO EXIT

MAIN MENU

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NTSC

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

AREA SELECT

OPTION MENU

SET

OPTION MENU

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

PAL

NTSC

AREA SELECT

SET

AREA SELECT

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

OPTION MENU

>>>

NTSC

SET

NTSC

RETURN

EXECUTE

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

AREA SELECT

OPTION MENU

SET

INIT NTSC SETTING ARE YOU SURE ?

PUSH SETYES

AREA SETTING

This unit is delivered with the area setting, such as the color TV standard, not yet speciﬁed. To revise the settings, perform the following steps:

Chapter 1 Overview

After connecting the unit to the power supply

then turning on the power, hold down the DISP/MODE CHK button and press the MENU button.

Check that OPTION MENU is selected then

press the JOG dial button.

The OPTION MENU screen opens.

Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to

the AREA SELECT item then press the JOG dial button.

For details on menu operations, refer to [Using the Menus] (page 106).

Turn the JOG dial button to select SET then

press the JOG dial button.

Select EXECUTE then press the JOG dial

button.

Turn the JOG dial button to select the color

TV standard of your area, NTSC or PAL, then press the JOG dial button.

Turn the JOG dial button to select YES then

press the JOG dial button.

The message “TURN POWER OFF” appears on the screen.

Turn the power off and then turn it back on

again.

• The setting selected in step 4 is reﬂected in factory defaults and current operating status values.

If you perform this setting when using the unit for the ﬁrst time, only the settings of the following ﬁve options are changed,

AJ-MC900G

AJ-CVF100G AJ-HVF21KG

Shotgun microphone

(Phantom +48V)

Viewfinder

SHAN-TM700

AG-3DP1

Tripod adapter

SD Memory cards

P2 cards

Unislot wireless

microphone receiver

AJ-RC10G

Remote control unit

External power supply

Remote control cable

AJ-C10050G

Extension control unit

AG-EC4G

Battery

HYTRON140 DIONIC90/160

V-mount type battery plate

LCD monitor

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leaving the other factory settings unchanged.

Chapter 1 Overview

If you perform it after making various adjustments with the setup menu or thumbnail menu, all options other than the following ﬁve options return to their factory settings.

Setup menu option Factory settings NTSC PAL

SYSTEM MODE 1080-59.94i 1080-59.94i 1080-50i

REC FORMAT AVC-I 100/60i AVC-I 100/60i AVC-I 100/50i

TC MODE DF DF Not displayed

HEADROOM 20 dB 20 dB 18 dB

DATE FORMAT

M-D-Y M-D-Y D-M-Y

(Thumbnail menu)

System Conﬁguration

The camera is equipped with a battery holder as standard.

For the latest information on P2 cards and SD memory cards not available in the Operating Instructions, visit the support

desk at the following website. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/

For details, refer to the AJ-RC10G Operating Guide on the supplied CD-ROM.

Standard Accessories

Chapter 1 Overview

Shoulder belt

For details, refer to [Attaching the Shoulder Strap] (page

For how to install the Utility Software, refer to the Installation Manual included in the CD-ROM.

The following accessories are attached to the unit.

Lens cap XLR connector cap BNC cap

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Microphone holder

For details, refer to [When Using the Front Microphone] (page 87).

CD-ROM

• Operating Instructions

• Utility Software

 NOTE

• Be sure to appropriately dispose of the packing material when you have unpacked the product.

• Consult your supplier regarding purchases of accessories.

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Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions

Power Supply and Accessory Mounting Section

1 POWER switch

Use to turn the power on and off.

Battery holder

An Anton/Bauer battery is mounted here. For details, refer to [Mounting the Battery and Setting the Batter

3 Battery release lever

Pull down the release lever to release the battery.

DC IN (external power input) socket (XLR, 4P)

Connect this camera to an external DC power supply. For details, refer to [Use of the External DC Power Supply] (page

5 DC OUT (DC power supply) output socket

This is a 12 V DC output socket that provides a maximum current of 1.5 A.

y Type] (page 84).

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 NOTE

Be sure to check polarity before connecting an external device as incorrect connection could lead to damage.

6 VF connector (20-pin)

Installs the viewﬁnder (AJ-CVF100G/AJ-HVF21KG, optional). Refer to [Viewﬁnder] (page 27).

7 8 Light shoe

Viewﬁnder left-right positioning ring

A video light or similar accessory can be attached here. (Size of holes for securing screws)

• 1/4-20UNC (6 mm or shorter screws)

Light switch

Use to select how to turn on/off the video light connected to the Light connector.

AUTO:

MANUAL:

Light connector

You can connect an Anton/Bauer Ultralight 2 or equivalent product under 50 W for the video light. When the light is lit, the battery charge level goes down sharply. When using the light, we recommend using a battery above 90 Wh.

Shoulder strap ﬁttings

The shoulder strap is attached here. For details, refer to [Attaching the Shoulder Strap] (page

12 Microphone cable clamp

This clamp secures the microphone cables.

Tripod mount

To mount the camera on a tripod, attach the optional tripod adapter (SHAN-TM700) here. For details, refer to [Mounting the Camera on a Tripod] (page

14 Accessory mounting hole

Accessories can be attached here. Do not use this hole for purposes other than attaching accessories. (Size of holes for securing screws)

• 1/4-20UNC (10 mm or shorter screws)

• 3/8-16UNC (10 mm or shorter screws)

Keep the POWER switch on the video light

ON, so that the video light turns on when the camera starts recording and turns off when the camera stops recording. The video light is turned on/off with the POWER switch of the light.

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Audio (input) Function Section

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Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions

1 MIC IN (front microphone input) +48V jack (XLR, 5-

pin)

Connect a microphone (optional accessory) to this jack. A phantom-powered microphone may be connected. To use a phantom-powered microphone, set the menu option F.MIC POWER to ON in the AUDIO SETUP screen. For details, refer to [Preparing for Audio Input] (page 87).

AUDIO LEVEL CH1/CH2 (audio channel 1/2 recording level adjustment) controls

With the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch positioned to MAN, these controls can be used to adjust the recording levels for audio channels 1 and 2. Note that the controls are designed to be locked. For adjustment, each control must be depressed while turning.

AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 (audio channel 1/2 automatic/manual level adjustment selector) switch

Use this switch to select recording level control mode for audio channels 1 and 2.

UTO: Recording level automatically controlled.

MAN: Recording level manually controlled.

For details, refer to [Adjusting Recording Levels] (page 51).

4 AUDIO IN (audio input selector) switch

Use this switch to select signals recorded through audio channels 1 – 4.

ONT: Records signals from a microphone

connected to the MIC IN jack.

W.L.(WIRELESS): Recor REAR: Records signals from audio devices or

ds signals from a wireless receiver.

microphones connected to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors.

 NOTE

To record 2-channel wireless input, switch both CH1 and CH2 to W.L. position and set the menu option WIRELESS TYPE in the AUDIO SETUP screen to DUAL.

5 AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 (audio channel 1/2) connectors

(XLR, 3-pin)

Audio devices or microphones may be connected here. For details, refer to [When Using Audio Devices] (page 88).

LINE/MIC (line input/mic input) selector switch and +48V switch

Use to select audio signals to be input to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors.

LINE:

MIC:

The +48V switch turns the internal power supply to a phantom microphone on/off.

+ 48V OFF: Does not supply power the microphone.

Line input for audio signals input from an audio device Audio signal input from a microphone input

: Supplies power to the microphone.

 NOTE

Power is supplied to the microphone when the menu option R.MIC POWER in the AUDIO SETUP screen is set to ON.

7 F. AUDIO LEVEL (front audio recording level

adjustment) control

This control adjusts the recording level of audio channels 1 and 2. With the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch positioned to MAN, this control can be used to adjust the recording levels for audio channels 1 and 2. Use the menu options FRONT VR CH1 and FRONT VR CH2 in the AUDIO SETUP screen to select the input connector this control will be used for.

Wireless slot

A Unislot wireless receiver (optional accessory) may be attached here.

Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions

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Audio (output) Function Section

1 MONITOR SELECT (audio channel) CH1/2, CH3/4

selector switch

Use this switch to select the audio channel whose signals are output to the speaker or earphones.

CH1/2: Signal output of audio channels 1 and 2. CH3/4: Signal output of audio channels 3 and 4.

The channel indications of the audio level meters on the LCD monitor and in the viewﬁnder show the channels selected with this switch.

MONITOR SELECT (audio selection) CH1/3, ST,

CH2/4 selector switch

This switch and the MONITOR SELECT CH1/2, CH3/4 switch select the audio signal output to the speaker or earphones.

MONITOR SELECT

switch (upper)

CH1/3 Audio Channel 1 Audio Channel 3

MONITOR

SELECT

CH2/4 Audio Channel 2 Audio Channel 4

MIX in the menu option MONITOR SELECT in the

AUDIO SETUP screen allows you to change stereo signals to a mixed signal.

MONITOR (volume) control

Use to control the alarm sound volume and volume of sound output from the monitor speaker and earphones.

MONITOR SELECT switch (lower)

CH1/2 CH3/4

Stereo signals

from Audio

Channels 1 and 2

Stereo signals

from Audio

Channels 3 and 4

Speaker

The speaker outputs EE sound during recording and reproduced sound during playback. The speaker emits an alarm sound when the WARNING lamp and indicator light or blink. EE sound and reproduced sound are not output during alarm sound output. When earphones are connected to the PHONES connector, the sound from the speaker is automatically muted.

PHONES (earphones) jack (mini jack)

This connector is designed for audio monitoring (stereo) earphones.

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Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions

 Shooting and Recording (camera unit)

1 Focus ring

Use this using to adjust the focus manually.

Zoom ring

Use this using to adjust the zoom manually.

Iris ring

Use this using to adjust the lens iris manually.

ZOOM lever

Use this lever to perform zoom operations.

T: Zoom in W: Zoom out

Press the lever lightly to change the zoom slowly, and hard to change it quickly.

IRIS selector switch

Use this switch to select the lens iris adjustment mode. M: Manual iris mode

To adjust the iris, turn the iris ring on the lens.

W: Auto iris mode

The lens iris is adjusted automatically.

IRIS (PUSH AUTO) button

Press this button in manual iris mode. The lens iris is adjusted automatically while you hold down the button.

8 ND FILTER (ﬁlter switching) selector button ( )

CONV. (convergence) dial

Use this dial to adjust the convergence point (depth of the reference place for the 3D image). For details, refer to [Adjusting the Convergence Point] (page 54).

 NOTE

Lens operations such as iris, zoom, focus, and convergence adjustments cannot be performed during synchronization with the GENLOCK input signal.

Use this button to adjust the amount of light entering the MOS sensor during shooting in strong outdoor lighting.

Setting Description

CLEAR

1/4

1/16

1/64

9 SHUTTER switch

Use this switch to turn the electronic shutter on and off.

OFF: The electr ON: The electr SEL: Changes the speed of the electr

This dial switch returns to its original position when released. Each push in the SEL direction changes the shutter speed. For details, refer to [Setting the Electronic Shutter] (page

48).

10 AUTO W/B (white/black) BAL switch

AWB: Automatically adjusts the white balance.

Set the WHITE BAL switch on the side to A or B and use this switch to adjust the white balance, which takes a few seconds. The adjusted value is stored in memory. When the WHITE BAL switch is set to PRST and the AUTO W/B BAL switch is set to AWB to indicate the color temperature, pushing the AUTO W/B BAL switch towards AWB a second time allows you to change the preset color temperature.

ABB: Automatically adjusts the black balance. For details, refer to [Adjusting the White Balance and Black Balance] (page

Does not use the ND ﬁlter.

Reduces the amount of light

entering the MOS sensor to 1/4.

Reduces the amount of light

entering the MOS sensor to 1/16.

Reduces the amount of light

entering the MOS sensor to 1/64.

onic shutter is off. onic shutter is on.

onic shutter.

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11 FOCUS selector switch

Use this switch to select the focus adjustment mode.

A (AUTO): Auto focus mode M (MANUAL): Manual focus mode

Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions

: Focus on inﬁnity

12 GAIN selector switch

This switch adjusts video ampliﬁer gain to suit ambient lighting conditions at the time of shooting. Use the menu options LOW GAIN, MID GAIN and HIGH GAIN in the SW MODE screen to set the L/M/H position gain values. The factory settings for L, M and H positions are 0 dB, 6 dB and 12 dB, respectively.

OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE selector switch

This switch selects the video signals sent from the camera unit to the memory card recorder unit, viewﬁnder and video monitor.

CAM. ON:

Video being recorded through the camera is output with the Auto knee circuit activated.

CAM. OFF:

Video being recorded through the camera is output with the Auto knee circuit turned off. The KNEE point is locked to the level set in the menu.

BARS: Color bar signals ar

e output with the AUTO

KNEE circuit turned off.

 NOTE

AUTO KNEE function

Usually, when you shoot people or scenery against a strongly lit background and adjust the level to the subject, the background will be totally whited-out, with buildings and other objects blurred. Use of the AUTO KNEE function in situations like these will reproduce the background clearly. The AUTO KNEE function is effective when:

• The subject is a person positioned in the shade under a clear sky.

• The subject is a person in a vehicle or building and you also want to capture the background visible through a window.

• The subject is a high-contrast scene.

14 WHITE BAL (white balance memory selector) switch

Use this switch to select method of white balance adjustment. PRST: Use PRST when you have no time to adjust

the white balance.

•

The factory default setting is 3200 K.

• Use a setting menu or push the AUTO W/B BAL switch towards AWB to display the color temperature. While the color temperature is still indicated, push the AUTO W/B switch once again towards AWB to switch between 3200 K and 5600 K.

A, B: Pushing the AUTO W/B BAL towar

will automatically adjust the white balance and save the adjusted value in memory A or memory B. For details, refer to [Adjusting the White Balance] (page

46).

ds AWB

15 USER MAIN, USER1 and USER2 buttons

These buttons can be assigned user-selected functions in a setting menu. Each button, when pressed, performs the assigned function. For details, refer to [Assigning Functions to USER Buttons] (page

50).

16 SYNCHRO SCAN switches

This function adjusts the synchro scan speed when the SHUTTER switch is set to ON and synchro scan is selected. Pressing the – switch sets a slower shutter speed and pressing the + switch sets a faster one. For example, to record a computer screen, make adjustments to minimize horizontal bar noise in the viewﬁnder. In VFR (Variable Frame Rate) mode, press the JOG dial button and this switch to change the frame rate. For details, refer to [2. JOG dial button] in [Menu/ Thumbnail Operation Section] (page

24).

17 DISP/MODE CHK button

Press this button to turn off the display on the LCD monitor and in the viewﬁnder. (The time code indication stays on.) A second press of the button turns the display back on and holding it down displays shooting conditions and functions assigned to USER buttons. It also serves to turn off the alarm sound.

ZEBRA (zebra pattern) button

Use this button to display a zebra pattern on the LCD monitor and in the viewﬁnder. For details, r

efer to [Zebra Pattern Display] (page 74).

19 CAMERA REMOTE jack

You can connect a remote control unit (optional) to control camera functions.

CONV. (2.5 mm super mini jack):

Controls the convergence point adjustment remotely.

FOCUS IRIS (3.5 mm mini jack):

Controls the focus and lens iris remotely.

ZOOM S/S (2.5 mm super mini jack):

Controls zoom and start/stop of recording remotely

 NOTE

• The focus and iris adjustments on the camera are disabled when the FOCUS IRIS remote control unit is connected.

• Do not connect any equipment except the remote control unit to the remote control jack. Connecting any equipment other than the remote control unit may cause the image brightness to change and/or images to appear out of focus.

• When the AJ-RC10G or AG-EC4G is connected and the IRIS selector switch of the unit is set to A (Auto), iris adjustment on the AJ-RC10G or AG-EC4G has priority.

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 Shooting and Recording/Playback

Function Section (Recorder Unit)

1 REC button

Press this button to start recording and press once again to stop it. The REC selector switch can be used to disable the REC button on the handle.

REC switch

Switches functions of the REC button on the handle.

ON: Enables the REC button. OFF: Disables the REC button.

RET/REC CHECK button

Press this button to play back the last two seconds of the most recently recorded clip.

 NOTE

Only the POWER button is enabled during REC CHECK.

4 t REW (rewind) button

In stop mode, press this button for fast-reverse playback. During playback, press this button for fast-reverse playback at about 4x normal speed. If this button is pressed when playback is paused, the beginning of the clip being played is located in pause mode (cue-up mode).

g ST

OP button

Press this button to stop playback. You can also press this button to stop interval recording.

y FF (fast f

In stop mode, press this button for fast playback. During playback, press this button for fast playback at about 4x normal speed. If this button is pressed when playback is paused, the beginning of the next clip is located in pause mode (cue-up mode).

PLAY/PAUSE button

Press this button to view playback on the LCD monitor or in the viewﬁnder, or on a color video monitor. Press it during playback to pause playback.

OUTPUT CHARACTER switch

Use this switch to control the superimposition of character data onto HD SDI MONITOR OUT to indicate status or setting menus.

ON: Superimposes characters. OFF: Does not superimpose characters.

P2 card slot (L, R)

Insert the P2 card for the left image into card slot L (upper slot), and the one for the right image into card slot R (lower slot). For details, refer to [Inserting P2 Cards] (page 30).

P2 card eject button

Raise this button and press it to remove a P2 card.

orward) button

11 P2 card access LED

This LED indicates the recording and playback status of each card. For details, refer to [P2 Card Access LED and Status of P2 Car

Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions

ds] (page 31).

12 SD memory card slot

Insert an SD memory card (optional accessory) in this slot. It is used for recording and loading camera setting menus, and uploading meta data.

 NOTE

SD memory card precautions

• Use only SD memory cards that conform to the SD standard or the SDHC standard in this camera.

• MultiMediaCards (MMC) cannot be used. (Use of such cards may prevent recording.)

• Be sure to use miniSD/microSD card adapters when using miniSD/microSD cards with this camera. (Note that this camera will not operate normally when a miniSD/ microSD adapter is installed without inserting a card. Be sure to insert a card when an adapter is installed.)

• Use of Panasonic SD memory cards and miniSD/microSD cards is recommended. Be sure to format such cards in this camera.

• This camera supports SD memory cards with capacities between 8 MB to 2 GB, and SDHC memory cards with capacities up to 32 GB.

• For the latest information not available in the Operating

Instructions, visit the support desk at the following website.

http://pro-av.panasonic.net/

About SD and SDHC memory cards

The SDHC memory card is a new standard, established

• by the SD Card Association in 2006, for memory cards with capacities of 2 GB or more.

• The SD logo is a registered trademark.

• MMC (MultiMediaCard) is a registered trademark of Inﬁneon Technologies AG.

13 BUSY (operation mode display) lamp

This lamp indicates the active status of the SD memory card. It stays illuminated when the card is active.

 NOTE

Do not remove the card while the lamp is on. The SD memory card could be damaged.

14 FOCUS ASSIST button

Turns magniﬁcation of the center portion of the image on and off. For details, r

efer to [Focus Assist Function] (page 75).

15 WFM button

Press this button to display waveforms of an image on the LCD monitor. Each time the button is pressed, the display changes to OFF, WAVE, or VECTOR, cyclically. For details, refer to [Waveform Monitor Function] (page

75).

 NOTE

• The waveform display does not appear in the viewﬁnder.

• The waveform display does not appear when the focus assist (EXPANDED) function is used.

• The waveform display cannot be recorded.

16 3D MODE selector switch

Use this button to select the 3D recording mode. NEAR: Near distance mode

This mode is used to shoot a target at a short distance.

NORMAL: Nor

mal mode

Normally set to this mode.

EXTRA: Long distance mode

This mode is used to shoot in telephoto mode. The variable range of zooming is widened with this mode.

Refer to [Setting 3D Recording Mode] (page 53).

LCD/EVF button

Press this button to select the style of image you wish to appears on the LCD monitor and in the viewﬁnder. Each time the button is pressed, the display changes to NORMAL, MIX, R IMAGE, or SIDE by SIDE cyclically. You can change the selectable images, style with the menu option LCD/EVF in the SW MODE screen. For details, refer to [Setting 3D Recording Mode] (page

53).

3D ASSIST buttons

Press the button to activate the corresponding 3D assist function. For details, refer to [3D Assist Function] (page 56). Z WFM: Excessively popped-out or r

eceded areas

are indicated by a waveform.

ALERT: Red blocks appear to indicate excessively

popped-out areas, yellow blocks to indicate excessively receded areas.

CONV.: Gr

een blocks appear to indicate the

convergence point area.

Variable settings for the 3D assist functions are available in the 3D ASSIST screen of the setting menu. For example, the style of image to output to the LCD monitor and in the viewﬁnder can be selected, the detection range and alert level for excessive pop-out or receding can be set, the display scale can be set, and superimposition of the 3D assist function onto the HD SDI MONITOR OUT output can be turned on/off. For details, refer to [3D ASSIST Screen] (page 119).

 NOTE

When the LCD/EVF mode is set to R IMAGE or SIDE by SIDE using the LCD/EVF button, the effect of the 3D assist function is not displayed.

19 GENLOCK IN connector (BNC)

This connector inputs a reference signal when the camera unit is gen-locked, or when the time code is externally locked.

 NOTE

• Supply an HD Y signal (1080/59.94i (50i), 1080/23.98 PsF, or 720/59.94P (50P)) as input reference signal.

• For the MONITOR OUT (HD SDI/HDMI) output, phase genlock is not guaranteed.

20 HD SDI OUT 1 (L) connector (BNC) 21 HD SDI OUT 2 (R) connector (BNC)

This connector outputs HD SDI signals. When the menu option SDI OUT in the OUTPUT SEL screen is set to ON, the HD SDI 1 (L) connector outputs the left-lens (L) image, and the HD SDI 2 (R) connector outputs the right-lens (R) image. When the menu option SDI OUT in the OUTPUT SEL screen is set to ON (SIDE), the HD SDI 1 (L) and HD SDI 2 (R) connectors output the SIDE by SIDE image.

 NOTE

For HD SDI signals, use a double-shielded BNC cable 5CFB or higher.

22 HDMI connector

This connector outputs HDMI signals. To output signals from this connector, set the menu option SDI OUT in the OUTPUT SEL screen to OFF. You can set character superimposition for output from HDMI with the menu option HDMI OUT CHAR in the OUTPUT SEL screen.

 NOTE

• Use HDMI cables (optional) with double shield or more.

• Use of Panasonic HDMI cables is recommended.

• The HDMI connector of this product is not compatible with VIERA Link.

• When a VIERA-Link device is connected to this product with an HDMI cable, VIERA Link of the connected device may not operate properly.

23 HD SDI MONITOR OUT connector (BNC)

This connector outputs images for the monitor. According to the menu option MON OUT SEL in the OUTPUT SEL screen, images independent of HD SDI OUT can be output. You can set character superimposition for output from HD SDI MONITOR OUTPUT with the menu option MON OUT CHAR in the OUTPUT SEL screen.

Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions

 NOTE

For HD SDI signals, use a double-shielded BNC cable 5CFB or higher.

24 REMOTE connector

Some functions can be remote controlled when the remote control unit AJ-RC10G (optional accessory) is connected to the camera. For details, refer to [Connecting the AJ-RC10G Remote Control Unit] (page 121). Some functions can also be remote controlled when the AG-EC4G extension control unit (optional accessory) is connected. For details, refer to [Connecting the AG-EC4G Extension Control Unit] (page 122).

RETURN IN (HD SDI) connector (BNC)

This connector inputs return video signals (HD SDI signals) to allow checking the video on the LCD monitor and in the viewﬁnder.

 NOTE

• For HD SDI signals, use a double-shielded BNC cable 5CFB or higher.

• The input signal of the RETURN IN connector can be locked externally if the menu option GENLOCK SEL in the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen is set to RETURN IN.

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Menu/Thumbnail Operation Section

1 MENU button

Hold down the button to open a setting menu screen. A second press of the button returns the previous image. This function is not available in the thumbnail display and during recording.

JOG dial button

Use this button to go between setting menus and to select and set items in open setting menus. In a setting menu, turning the JOG dial button downwards moves the menu cursor downwards and turning it upwards moves the menu cursor upwards. Press the JOG dial button to conﬁrm made settings. In VFR (Variable Frame Rate) mode, press this button and use the SYNCHRO SCAN switch to change frame rates.

THUMBNAIL button

Press this button to open the thumbnail screen. Note that this switchover cannot be performed during recording or playback. This button is also used for iris adjustment in 3D FINE adjustment mode.

MENU (thumbnail menu) button

In thumbnail display mode, use this button to access thumbnail menu functions to delete clips, for example.

Cursor and SET buttons

Use these buttons to manipulate setting menus, the menu bar and thumbnails. The four triangular buttons are cursor buttons and the square center button is the SET button. These buttons are also used for vertical position adjustment (VERTICAL), focus adjustment (FOCUS) and resetting in 3D FINE adjustment mode.

6 EXIT/CANCEL button

Press this button to exit an open thumbnail menu or property window to return to the previous image. Pressing this button while holding down the SHIFT button turns it into a cancel function allowing you to cancel clip selections at one time. This button is also used for iris adjustment in 3D FINE adjustment mode.

SHIFT button

Use this button together with other buttons.

•

Hold down the SHIFT button and press the cursor button ([ ]) in a thumbnail screen to move the pointer to the thumbnail at the beginning or end of a clip.

•

Hold down the SHIFT button and press the SET button to select all clips from a previously selected clip to the clip at the cursor location.

• SHIFT button + EXIT/CANCEL button This button combination operates like the cancel function. For details, refer to [6. EXIT/CANCEL button].

Operations while the SHIFT button is pressed are shown blow each button. This button is also used for switchover to 3D FINE mode.

 NOTE

For details on the use of the buttons, refer to the following pages:

• For menu operation, refer to [Using the Menus] (page

106).

• For thumbnail operation, refer to [Selecting Thumbnails] (page 93).

• For 3D FINE operation, refer to [Adjustment between Two Lenses (3D FINE Function)] (page 57).

Time Code Section

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Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions

1 GENLOCK IN connector (BNC)

Use this connector to input a reference signal to genlock the camera unit or externally lock the time code. For details, refer to [Externally Locking the Time Code] (page

65).

2 TC IN connector (BNC)

To externally lock the time code, input a reference time code to this connector. For details, refer to [Externally Locking the Time Code] (page

65).

3 TC OUT connector (BNC)

Connect this connector to the time code input (TC IN) of the external device to lock the time code of that device to the time code of the AG-3DP1. The signal input to the TC IN connector is output from this connector without delay.

 NOTE

Keep in mind that the TC OUT phase is not synchronized when the recording format is 720P.

4 HOLD button

Pressing this button instantly freezes the time data indication on the counter. Note that time code generation continues. Pressing the button again restarts the counter. This function allows you to check the time code or counter value of a recorded scene.

COUNTER (counter display selector) button

Each press of the button displays the counter value, time code, user bit and frame rate data on the LCD monitor and in the viewﬁnder.

6 RESET button

Use this button to reset the counter value on the time code display to 0. Pressing this button with the TCG switch positioned at SET when the TC PRESET screen and UB PRESET screen are open, resets all set values to 0. Use the Cursor SET button to PRESET.

TCG (time code selector) switch

Use this switch to set the running mode of the built-in time code generator. F-RUN: Select this position to continuously advance

the time code independently of P2 card recording status. Use this position to synchronize the time code with the time of day, or to externally lock the time code.

SET: Select this position to set the time code or

user bits.

R-RUN: Select this position to advance the time

code only during recording. The time code is continuously recorded during normal recording. But deleting clips and setting a 24P frame rate to continue recording of clips that are not 24P clips may break the sequence of time code recording.

 NOTE

Always use the cursor and SET buttons to set the time code and user bits. The JOG dial button cannot be used for this purpose.

8 Cursor and SET buttons

Use these buttons to set the time code and user bits. The four triangular buttons are cursor buttons and the square center button is the SET button. For details, r

efer to [Setting Time Data] (page 59).

Warning and Status Display

1 2 4

1 2

Functions

Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions

1 Back tally lamp

When the back tally switch is set to ON, this lamp behaves in the same way as the front tally lamp.

Back tally switch

Use this switch to control the back and rear tally lamps.

ON: Enables the back and r OFF: Disables the back and r

3 Rear tally lamp

The rear tally lamp behaves in the same way as the back tally lamp.

WARNING lamp

This lamp starts blinking or lights when an error is detected in the memory card recorder unit.

ear tally lamps.

LCD Monitor

1 LCD monitor

The LCD monitor displays the video in the viewﬁnder. Alternatively, it can show clips on the P2 card in a thumbnail format. For details on the setting of the LCD monitor, refer to [Adjusting and Setting the LCD Monitor/Viewﬁnder] (page

76). In thumbnail display mode, you can use the thumbnail menu buttons, cursor and SET buttons to manipulate or delete clips, or format P2 cards. For details, refer to [Manipulating Clips with Thumbnails] (page

2 OPEN button

Use to open the LCD monitor.

91).

Viewﬁnder

OFF

PEAKING CONTRAST BRIGHT

CHROMA

5 6 7 8

2 3 4

10 15 9 17 1 11 13 14

An HD viewﬁnder can be used with this unit. It is recommended to use the optional AJ-CVF100G (59.94/50Hz switching) or AJ-HVF21KG. For details on attachment and adjustments of the viewﬁnder, refer to the operating instructions of the viewﬁnder.

AJ-CVF100G

Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions

1 Viewﬁnder (optional)

The viewﬁnder displays the video image in color or monochrome during recording or playback. It also displays warnings and messages – indicating camera operating status and settings – zebra patterns and markers (safety zone and center markers, etc.).

CHROMA switch

Switches the display of images between color and monochrome on the viewﬁnder.

ON: Displays color images. OFF: Displays monochr

3 ZEBRA switch

Switches a zebra pattern inside the viewﬁnder.

ON: Displays a zebra patter OFF: No zebra patter

The details of the display, such as the type of zebra pattern, can be set in the DISPLAY SETUP screen.

TALLY switch

Controls the front tally lamp.

HIGH: Makes the fr OFF: T LOW: Makes the fr

5 PEAKING control

Adjusts the outlines of the images in the viewﬁnder to make focusing easier. The setting of this control has no effect on the output signal of the camera.

CHROMA control

Adjusts the chroma of the color for the image in the viewﬁnder. The setting of this control has no effect on the output signal of the camera.

 NOTE

In a low temperature environment, the colors in the displayed image may be paler immediately after switching on the power.

ome images.

n is displayed.

ont tally lamp brighter.

urns the front tally lamp off.

ont tally lamp dimmer.

7 CONTRAST control

Adjusts the contrast of the screen inside the viewﬁnder. The setting of this control has no effect on the output signal of the camera.

BRIGHT (brightness) control

Adjusts the brightness of the screen inside the viewﬁnder. The setting of this control has no effect on the output signal of the camera.

Front tally lamp

Lights when the camera is shooting if the TALLY switch is set to HIGH or LOW. Also, the lamp ﬂashes on and off as a warning indication, in the same manner as the REC lamp inside the viewﬁnder. The setting of the TALLY switch determines the brightness of the front tally lamp (HIGH or LOW).

Viewﬁnder stopper

This is used to attach/detach the viewﬁnder.

Eyepiece

12 Back tally lamp

Lights when the camera is shooting. Also, the lamp ﬂashes on and off as a warning indication, in the same manner as the REC lamp inside the viewﬁnder. The back tally lamp is hidden when the lever is in the OFF position.

Diopter adjuster ring

Adjust this control to match the vision of the person using the camera so that the image on the screen in the viewﬁnder is as clear as possible.

Lock ring 15 Connection plug 16 Microphone holder 17 Slide rail

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PUSH MENU TO RETURN

REC TALLY EVF BAT LED CLOCK SETTING

H PHASE

TIME ZONE

>>>

RED

ACCESS LED ALARM

LOW

>>>

0:00

USER FILE

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Setting Date and Time of Internal Clock

The CLOCK SETTING value is recorded in the contents (clip), and affects the sequence of playback of the thumbnails. Before carrying out recording, be sure to check and set CLOCK SETTING and TIME ZONE.

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 This shows you how to adjust the calendar

to 5:20 PM on November 16, 2011.

Set the POWER switch to ON.

Select TIME ZONE item in OTHER

FUNCTIONS, then press the JOG dial button.

• For details on menu operation, refer to [Using the Menus] (page 106).

Use the JOG dial button to set the time

difference from Greenwich Mean Time.

• Check what time zone you are in and set accordingly.

Time zone

Time

difference

00:00 Greenwich +01:00 Central Europe

-00:30 +01:30

-01:00 Azores Islands +02:00

-01:30 +02:30

-02:00 Mid-Atlantic +03:00 Moscow

-02:30 +03:30 Tehran

-03:00 Buenos Aires +04:00 Abu Dhabi

-03:30

-04:00 Halifax +05:00 Islamabad

-04:30 +05:30 Bombay

-05:00 New York +06:00 Dacca

-05:30 +06:30 Yangon

-06:00 Chicago +07:00 Bangkok

-06:30 +07:30

-07:00 Denver +08:00 Beijing

-07:30 +08:30

-08:00 Los Angeles +09:00 Tokyo

-08:30 +09:30 Darwin

-09:00 Alaska +10:00 Guam

-09:30

-10:00 Hawaii +11:00

-10:30 +11:30 Norfolk Island

-11:00 Midway Island +12:00 New Zealand

-11:30 +12:45

-12:00 Kwajalein +13:00

+00:30

Area

Newfoundland

Island

Marquesas

Islands

Time

difference

Eastern

Europe

+04:30 Kabul

+10:30

Lord Howe

Island

Solomon

Islands

Chatham

Islands

Area

 NOTE

• The clock is accurate to within about ±30 seconds a month with the power turned off.

• Check and set the time when accurate time is required. After setting the time, change the setting menu TIME ZONE item and the display and the recorded local time will be reset accordingly.

Select CHANGE at the CLOCK SETTING item

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

REC TALLY EVF BAT LED

CLOCK SETTING

TIME ZONE

>>>

RED

ACCESS LED ALARM

LOW

RETURN

CHANGE

USER FILE

OTHER FUNCTIONS

H PHASE

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

2011 MONTH NOV DAY 16 HOUR 13 MINUTE 07

YEAR

CLOCK SETTING

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

2011 MONTH NOV DAY 16 HOUR 17

MINUTE 20

YEAR

CLOCK SETTING

in OTHER FUNCTIONS, then press the JOG dial button.

• The CLOCK SETTING screen appears.

Turn the JOG dial button to select YEAR, then

press the JOG dial button.

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Turn the JOG dial button to set YEAR to 2011,

then press the JOG dial button.

• A year between 2000 to 2037 can be set.

Turn the JOG dial button to select MONTH,

then press the JOG dial button.

Turn the JOG dial button to set MONTH to

NOV, then press the JOG dial button.

Set DAY, HOUR and MINUTE in the same way

as setting YEAR and MONTH.

• This is a 24-hour clock.

P2 Cards

Inserting P2 Cards

 NOTE

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When using the camera recorder for the ﬁrst time, be sure to set the time data beforehand.

For details, refer to [Setting Date and Time of Internal Clock] (page 28).

Turn on the POWER switch.

Open the card slot cover.

Slot cover

Push the eject button that pops up to the right.

• The L and R P2 card access LEDs indicate the status of the corresponding P2 card.

For details, refer to [P2 Card Access LED and Status of P2 Car

Close the card slot cover.

 NO

• The camera operates only when P2 cards are inserted in both the L and R P2 card slots.

• To prevent cards from falling out, dust from entering and reduce the risk of exposure to static electricity, close the card slot cover before moving the camera.

• Format two P2 cards simultaneously on this camera.

ds] (page 31).

P2 card access LED

Insert P2 cards in the L (left) and R (right) P2

card slots.

• Press in the card until the eject button pops up.

EJECT button

Insert the card with the logo facing up.

Removing P2 Cards

Open the card slot cover.

Raise the eject button.

Then depress the eject button to release the P2

card.

Raise the eject button.

Press the raised eject button to remove a P2 card.

 NOTE

• When a P2 card is being accessed or recognised after insertion (P2 card access LED blinks in orange), do not remove the P2 card. Removing a P2 card during access could damage it.

• If a P2 card being accessed is removed, the LCD monitor and viewﬁnder display “TURN POWER OFF” and the camera gives a warning using an alarm and the WARNING lamp. In addition, all P2 card access LEDs blink rapidly in orange. If this is the case, turn the power off.

For details, refer to [Warning System] (page 127).

• Removing a P2 card during access may corrupt clip data. Check the clips and restore them if required.

For details, refer to [Restoring Clips] (page 96).

• If a P2 card being formatted is removed, it may be not be formatted properly. In this case, the LCD monitor and viewﬁnder display “TURN POWER OFF.” If this message appears, turn off the power, then restart the camera to reformat the card.

• The P2 card access LED can be set to stay off in the menu option ACCESS LED in the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen. When the camera is used in this way, remove cards when the camera has been powered down or a sufﬁciently long time after terminating recording, playback and other operating modes.

• Removing a P2 card during thumbnail display terminates the thumbnail display.

To Prevent Accidental Erasure of P2 Card Content

To prevent the content of a P2 card being accidentally erased, position the write-protect switch on the P2 card at [Protect].

Write-protect switch

 NOTE

Write-protect switchover can be performed while the card is being accessed (during recording or playback), but does not take effect until access to the card ceases.

P2 Card Access LED and Status of P2 Cards

P2 card

access

Status of P2 card

LED

Both writing and

Stays on in orange

Target of recording

reading enabled, and to be used

for recording at present

Blinks in orange

Quickly blinks in orange

Being accessed

Being recognized

Recording Enabled

Writing or reading being performed.

The P2 card is being recognised.

Both writing and reading enabled.

The card is not Card not supported

supported by this

unit. Replace the

card.

The P2 card Incorrect format

is not properly

formatted.

Reformat the card.

No P2 card is

Stays off

Card not inserted

inserted.

Card recognition

standby.

The P2 card has

Card full

no free space.

Only reading is

enabled.

The write-protect

switch on the P2 Writeprotected

card is positioned

at [Protect].

Only reading is

enabled.

MODE CHECK appears on the LCD monitor and in the

viewﬁnder.

For details, see [LCD Monitor/Viewﬁnder Screen Status Displays] (page

Used for recording when recordable P2 cards are

67).

inserted in both the L and R card slots.

MODE

CHECK

indication

ACTIVE

ACCESSING

INFO READING

ACTIVE

NOT SUPPORTED

FORMAT ERROR

NO CARD

FULL

PROTECTED

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P2 Card Recording Times

Handling P2 Card Recording

P2 cards available with this camera

This camera supports the optional AJ-P2C064AG (64 GB) and AJ-P2E032XG (32 GB) P2 cards, and other 4 GB to 64 GB P2 cards (as of Nov. 2011).

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 NOTE

• This unit cannot use AJ-P2C002SG (2 GB) cards.

• Depending on the type of P2 card used, you may need to update the camera driver.

For details, refer to [Updating the Firmware Incorporated into the

Unit] (page 131).

• For the latest information not available in the Operating Instructions, visit the support desk at the following website.

http://pro-av.panasonic.net/

P2 card recording times

(When using two 64 GB cards)

Recording format (codec) Recording time

AVC-I 100 Approx. 60 min.

AVC-I 50 Approx. 120 min.

 NOTE

• The above recording time is for normal recording. Recording in native mode will extend recording time depending on system mode.

For details, refer to [List of Recording, Playback and Output

Formats] (page 45).

• Use of 32 GB, 16 GB and 8 GB P2 cards will provide 1/2, 1/4 and 1/8, respectively of above recording times.

• The indicated capacities include a management area so the total area available for recording is somewhat smaller.

Splitting clips recorded on P2 cards

This camera will automatically generate additional clips for a continuous recording on an 8 GB or higher capacity P2 card when the recording exceeds the durations given below. Even so, a P2 device will handle such clips as a single clip in thumbnail operations (display, delete, recover, copy, etc.). Such recordings may be handled as separate clips by nonlinear editing software or a PC.

Recording format

(excluding Native format)

AVC-I 100 Approx. 5 min.

AVC-I 50 Approx. 10 min.

Continuous recording time

The P2 card is a semiconductor memory card designed for professional video and broadcast equipment.

•

Since the AVC-Intra record data as ﬁles, it is ideally suited for computer processing. The ﬁle structure is in a proprietary format that includes audio and video data recorded in the MXF ﬁle format as well as various other essential data forming an interrelated folder structure as shown below.

Drive:\

CONTENTS

AUDIO CLIP ICON PROXY VIDEO VOICE

LASTCLIP.TXT.

All these folders are required.

This ﬁle contains the last clip data recorded

on a P2 device.

 NOTE

If any of this data is changed or lost, it will not be recognized as P2 data or the P2 card may no longer be possible to use in a P2 device.

• To prevent data loss in transferring P2 card data to a PC or write back PC data on a P2 card, use P2 Viewer, which can be downloaded from the website listed below. You can also visit the support desk at the following website for details on the system requirements of P2 Viewer.

http://pro-av.panasonic.net/

•

Follow the steps below to use general software such as Microsoft Windows Explorer or Apple Finder to transfer the data to a PC. Be sure to use P2 Viewer to write data back to a P2 card.

•

Treat the CONTENTS folder and the LASTCLIP.TXT ﬁle as a unit. Do not modify the data below the CONTENTS folder.

•

• In copying, be sure to copy both the CONTENTS folder and the LASTCLIP.TXT ﬁle together.

• When transferring data from multiple P2 cards, create separate folders for each P2 card to prevent overwriting clips with identical names.

• Do not delete data on a P2 card.

• Format P2 cards only on a P2 card device.

Basic Procedures

This section describes the basic procedure for shooting and recording. Before you embark on a shoot, pre-inspect your system to ensure that it works properly. For directions on inspecting your memory card camerar

ecorder, see [Inspections Before Shooting] (page 123).

Battery Set-up to P2 card Insertion

Insert a charged battery.

Turn the POWER switch to ON to check the

battery remaining level on the LCD monitor or in the viewﬁnder.

• When battery capacity is low, replace it with a fully charged battery.

 NOTE

When low battery capacity is indicated after replacing a battery with a fully charged battery, check battery installation.

For details, refer to [BATTERY SETUP Screen] (page 117).

Setting the switches before shooting and recording

When a battery and P2 cards are installed, set the switches as detailed below, before starting to use your AG-3DP1.

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Insert P2 cards into the L and R P2 card slots

and check that the P2 card access LEDs light in orange before closing the slot cover.

Light

 NOTE

For secure recording of 3D images, recording cannot be started even if the REC button is operated in the following situations:

• While the camera is identifying a P2 card after the power is turned on or immediately after the P2 card is inserted (when the P2 card access LED is blinking in orange

• When thumbnails are displayed or during playback or transport process, such as PLAY, FF, or REV.

• During a recording ending process.

a IRIS selector switch

The iris is automatically adjusting if the IRIS selector switch is set to A (AUTO).

GAIN switch

Normally, this should be set to L (0 dB). If conditions are too dark, an appropriate gain level should be set.

AUTO KNEE selector switch

Set to ON or OFF. Selecting BARS turns off this function and outputs a color bar signal.

TCG switch

Set to F-RUN or R-RUN.

AUDIO SELECT CH 1/CH 2 switch

Set to AUTO.

LCD/EVF button

Normally, select MIX mode (left and right images are mixed), by pressing the LCD/EVF button.

Shooting

White/Black Balance Adjustment to Recording Completion

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For shooting, follow the steps below.

6, 7

Point the camera at your subject and adjust the

convergence point, using the CONV. dial.

For details, refer to [Adjusting the Convergence Point] (page 54).

Point the camera at your subject to adjust the

focus, and zoom.

To use the electronic shutter, set the shutter

speed and shutter mode.

For more information, see [Setting the Electronic Shutter] (page 48).

Press the REC button to start recording.

To stop recording, press the REC button.

Use the ND FILTER buttons to select a

ﬁlter according to ambient light conditions.

 When the white balance is saved:

• Position the WHITE BAL switch to A or B.

 When the white or black balance is not saved

and you have no time to adjust the white balance:

• Position the WHITE BAL switch to PRST.

• The color temperature can be set to 3200 K or 5600 K.

For details, refer to [Adjusting the White Balance and Black Balance] (page 46).

 If the white balance is adjusted on the spot:

• Select a ﬁlter according to ambient light conditions. Then, position the WHITE BAL switch to A or B and shoot a white test subject so that it appears at the center of the screen. Then, follow the steps below to adjust the white balance.

Turn the AUTO W/B BAL switch toward AWB

to adjust the white balance.

Turn the AUTO W/B BAL switch toward ABB

to adjust the black balance.

Turn the AUTO W/B BAL switch toward AWB

to adjust the white balance again. For directions on making adjustments, see [Adjusting the White Balance] (page 46) and [Adjusting the Black Balance] (page 47).

 NO

Shooting the sun and other very bright subjects may produce a color cast in surrounding areas.

Operation Buttons During recording, all operation buttons (REW, FF, PLAY/PAUSE, STOP) are disabled.

Normal Recording

Pressing the REC button starts recording of video and sound on the P2 cards.

•

The 3D recording mode is set by factory default. The leftlens (L) image is recorded on the P2 card in card slot L , and the right-lens (R) image on the P2 card in card slot R.

• The video and audio (including additional information) recorded in one session is referred to as a clip.

REC button

 NOTE

Pressing the REC button will not immediately stop data write operations to a P2 card in the following situations. And the REC button operation is not recognized.

• When terminating a short recording

2D LL Recording

You can record the left-lens (L) image on both the L and R P2 cards.

Set the menu option REC MODE in the

SYSTEM SETUP screen to 2D LL.

For details on menu operation, refer to [Using the Menus] (page 106).

Turn off the power, following the instructions on

the LCD monitor, then turn it back on again.

• The camera starts in 2D LL recording mode and “2D LL” is displayed on the upper left of the LCD monitor/viewﬁnder screen.

•

Insert two writable P2 cards into the L and R P2 card slots. When the cards are identiﬁed, “PAUSE” is

• displayed on the operation status display.

Press the REC button.

• One of the following indicators appear on the operation status display.

•

REC lights during recording.

• PAUSE lights during recording pause.

Switching over to the 3D recording mode

To switch over from the 2D LL recording mode to the 3D recording mode, do the following:

Set the menu option REC MODE in the

SYSTEM SETUP screen to 3D.

For details on menu operation, refer to [Using the Menus] (page 106).

Turn off the power, following the instructions on

the LCD monitor, then turn it back on again.

• The camera starts in 3D recording mode.

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 NOTE

• Shot marks and clip meta data are recorded on the “L” P2 card only.

• Clips recorded in 3D recording mode cannot be checked when 2D LL recording mode is set. Clips recorded in 2D LL recording mode cannot be checked when 3D recording mode is set.

• Use one P2 card for either the 3D recording mode or 2D LL mode exclusively. Do not mix the two modes on one card.

• The CONV. dial is disabled in 2D LL recording mode although

it can be rotated.

• The L/R outputs are both left-lens (L) signals, but they are

output as 3D video.

Native Recording

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B C D

C D

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A B C D

B C D

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Native recording extracts only the active frames according to the recording frame rate. It provides a longer recording time than the normal recording time. For details on recording time, refer to [List of Recording,

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Playback and Output Formats] (page 45). Also in native recording, the output of camera video and playback video is a 59.94 (50) frame rate.

Camera capture

(1080/24PN)

2:3 pull-down

Recording

Camera capture

(720/24PN)

2:3 pull-down

Recording

 Active frame

Camera capture

(720/30PN (25PN))

2:2 pull-down

Recording

 Active frame

 NOTE

In 24P, 24PN (native recording) and in 30PN/25PN (native recording) at 720P, the camera starts recording in 5-frame, 4-frame and 2-frame segments, respectively. For this reason, to continue recording clips in a system mode using a different recording segmentation may break the continuity of the time

code.

Variable Frame Rate (VFR) Recording

In 720P mode, this camera is capable of frame skipping (undercranking) and high-speed (overcranking) recording. The camera operator can select between native (PN) recording mode and standard (OVER) recording.

Standard VFR Recording (pulldown recording)

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Native VFR Recording

In the SYSTEM SETUP screen, set the menu

option SYSTEM MODE to 720-59.94P (72050P) and the menu option REC FORMAT to AVC-I 100/24PN, 30PN (25PN).

In the SCENE FILE screen, set the menu

option VFR to ON and the menu option FRAME RATE to suit shooting purposes.

• The frame rate can be set to a value beteween 12 frames (12P) to 60 frames (60P) when system mode is set to 720-59.94P. and to a value beteween 12 frames (12P) to 50 frames (50P) when system mode is set to 720-50P.

•

The frame rate can be set to a value between 12 frames (12P) and 50 frames (50P) when the system mode is set to 720-50P.

Press the REC button.

This starts recording in the VFR mode (native VFR).

This mode can be combined with the AVC-I 100, AVC-I 50, 30PN, and 24PN (25PN) recording formats. For details, refer to [List of Recording, Playback and Output For

mats] (page 45).

For details, refer to [SYSTEM SETUP Screen] (page 111).

 NOTE

Note the following about native VFR recording.

- Interval recording is not available.

- Sound cannot be recorded.

- The time code is locked to Rec Run.

- Thumbnail screens are created 1 frame later than video recorded on a P2 card, but this is not a malfunction.

In the SYSTEM SETUP screen, set the menu

option SYSTEM MODE to 720-59.94P (72050P) and the menu option REC FORMAT to AVC-I 100/60P (50P).

In the SCENE FILE screen, set the menu

option VFR to ON and the menu option FRAME RATE to suit shooting purposes.

• The frame rate can be set to a value beteween 12 frames (12P) to 60 frames (60P) when system mode is set to 720-59.94P.

•

The frame rate can be set to a value between 12 frames (12P) and 50 frames (50P) when the system mode is set to 720-50P.

Press the REC button.

This starts recording in the VFR mode (OVER 60P (50P)).

This mode can be combined with the AVC-I 100/60P (50P) and AVC-I 50/60P (50P) recording formats. For details, refer to [List of Recording, Playback and Output For

mats] (page 45).

For details, refer to [SYSTEM SETUP screen] (page 111).

 NOTE

• Audio playback is disabled when a frame rate converter is used to extract active frames for over and under-cranking.

• Note the following about standard VFR recording.

- Interval recording is not available.

- Sound is recorded.

In 24PN and 30PN (25PN) recording modes, when the frame

rate is 24 and 30 (25) frames per second, respectively, audio can also be recorded. The time code can be set to Free Run (F-RUN).

Using VFR Recording Function

Standard speed for ﬁlm production (only when SYSTEM MODE is set to 720-59.94P, 1080-23.98PsF)

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Screen production normally requires a 24 fps (24 frames per second) frame rate (normal speed) for screening a ﬁlm. Making the settings described below will provide ﬁlm-quality playback. The 720P progressive mode and cine-like gamma will make video look like it was shot with a ﬁlm camera.

Standard settings for ﬁlm production

SYSTEM MODE settings

SYSTEM MODE Other settings

720 - 59.94P

1080 - 23.98PsF REC FORMAT

REC FORMAT

AVC-I 100/24PN

(AVC-I 50/24PN)

AVC-I 100/24PN

(AVC-I 50/24PN)

Shooting at standard speed for producing commercials and TV programs

Production aimed at HDTV and SDTV broadcasts for TV audiences must use the frame rate (x1) of 30fps (30 frames/s), 25fps (25 frames/s). The settings below allow you to obtain the kind of playback used for broadcast programs. This permits ﬁlm-like video recording of commercials and music clips that also provide a frame rate suitable for broadcasting.

Recording frame rate

24 framesVFR OFF

Standard settings for producing commercials and dramas

SYETEM MODE settings

SYSTEM MODE Other settings

720-59.94P

1080-59.94i REC FORMAT

720-50P

1080-50i REC FORMAT

REC FORMAT

AVC-I 100/30PN

(AVC-I 50/30PN)

AVC-I 100/30PN

(AVC-I 50/30PN)

AVC-I 100/25PN

(AVC-I 50/25PN)

AVC-I 100/25PN

(AVC-I 50/25PN)

Recording frame rate

30 framesVFR OFF

25 framesVFR OFF

Undercranking effects

This effect produces the quick motion often used for showing clouds drifting across the sky, crowds of people swarming past a solitary standing individual, a kung fu demonstration and other performances. For example, selecting a VFR recording frame rate of 12 fps when shooting at a 24P recording format yields a fast-motion effect of approx. 2x normal speed. The same effect can be obtained at a 30P recording and a 25P recording.

Standard setup for undercranking effects

SYETEM MODE settings

SYSTEM MODE Other settings

REC FORMAT

720-59.94P

720-50P

VFR ON

FRAME RATE Set to 22 frames or less

REC FORMAT

VFR ON

FRAME RATE Set to 24 frames or less

AVC-I 100/24PN (AVC-I 50/24PN)

AVC-I 100/25PN (AVC-I 50/25PN)

Recording frame rate

12 to 22 frames

12 to 24 frames

Overcranking effects

Overcranking produces slow-motion playback, which is frequently used in climax scenes, or for dramatic effects like car chases and action scenes. For example, selecting a recording frame rate of 60 fps when shooting a 24P recording format yields a slow-motion effect that is 2.5 times normal speed. Shooting 720P progressive video will produce smooth and highquality slow-motion. The same effect can be obtained at a 30P recording and a 25P recording.

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Standard setup for overcranking effects

SYSTEM MODE setup

SYSTEM MODE Other settings

REC FORMAT

720-59.94P

720-50P

VFR ON

FRAME RATE Set to 25 frames or more

REC FORMAT

VFR ON

FRAME RATE Set to 26 frames or more

AVC-I 100/24PN (AVC-I 50/24PN)

AVC-I 100/25PN (AVC-I 50/25PN)

Recording frame rate

25 to 60 frames

26 to 50 frames

Frame rate settings

When SYSTEM MODE is 720P and VFR is ON, the following frame rates can be set with the menu option FRAME RATE in the SCENE FILE screen.

SYSTEM MODE Recording frame rate

720-59.94P 12, 15, 18, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 40, 44, 48, 54, 60

720-50P 12, 15, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 32, 34, 37, 42, 45, 48, 50

Special Recording Modes

During P2 card recording, interval recording can be enabled from the RECORDING SETUP screen. The interval recording mode is available only with the following settings:

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SYSTEM MODE REC FORMAT Other conditions

1080-59.94i

720-59.94P

1080-50i

720-50P

AVC-I 100/60i

AVC-I 50/60i

AVC-I 100/60P

AVC-I 50/60P AVC-I 100/50i

AVC-I 50/50i

AVC-I 100/50P

AVC-I 50/50P

Turn VFR OFF

Interval Recording (INTERVAL REC)

This function is used to record 1 frame at the time interval set in the INTERVAL TIME item.

1 frame

recording

Set INTERVAL

TIME setting

Check that the SYSTEM SETUP screen is set

up as shown in the left table.

For details on menu operation, refer to [Using the Menus] (page 106).

Select INTERVAL in the menu option REC

FUNCTION in the RECORDING SETUP screen.

frame

recording

INTERVAL

Set

TIME setting

1 frame

recording

(time)

Set the time in the menu option INTERVAL

TIME in the RECORDING SETUP screen.

Press the REC button.

• The camera will repeat 1-frame recording for the time interval set in the INTERVAL TIME option.

•

Press the STOP button to stop recording.

• To cancel this function, turn the camera off or select NORMAL in the REC FUNCTION option.

• The following indications appear to the left of the operation status display.

• During recording: “I-REC” stays lit.

• During a pause: “I-PAUSE” stays lit. When a setting of less than 2 seconds is made in step 3, “I-REC” blinks according to time setting during recording.

• When stopped: “I-” in “I-PAUSE” blinks.

 NOTE

• Sound is not recorded.

• Data recorded (until the STOP button is pressed) in this mode is recorded as a single ﬁle.

REC CHECK Function

Pressing the USER button (USER MAIN, USER1 or USER2) or the RET/REC CHECK button to which REC CHECK has been assigned will automatically locate and play back the last two seconds of the most recent clip. Use this function to check that recording is performed normally. The camera returns to recording standby mode after playback.

•

You can use menu options USER MAIN, USER1, USER2, and RET in the SW MODE screen to assign the REC CHECK function to the desired button.

Shot Marker (SHOT MARK) Recording Function

This function can be used to distinguish a clip from other clips by adding a thumbnail to each clip. This also makes possible to display or play back the marked clips only.

To add shot marks

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In the SW MODE screen, assign SHOT MARK

to a user button (USER MAIN, USER1 or USER2).

For details on menu operation, refer to [Using the Menus] (page 106).

Press the USER button to which SHOT MARK

has been assigned during recording or when recording is paused.

• SHOT MARK ON is displayed as a shot mark is inserted in the currently recorded clip.

•

Pressing this key a second time displays SHOT MARK OFF and the shot mark is deleted.

 NOTE

• A shot mark added during a pause after recording is added to the most recently recorded clip.

• Shot marks can be added also in the thumbnail display.

• The shot mark function is not available during, interval recording. When this function is not available, pressing this button displays SHOT MARK INVALID.

• Shot marks can be set or cancelled in playback pause mode but not during playback.

• Shot marks are added on the “L” P2 card only.

Normal and Variable Speed Playback

Normal speed playback

Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to view playback on the LCD monitor and in the viewﬁnder in color. Connecting a color

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video monitor to the HD SDI MONITOR OUT, HD SDI OUT 1(L)/2(R) or HDMI connector will enable playback of color video. The PLAY/PAUSE button can be used to pause playback.

•

During normal playback, 3D display mode is available. (3D recording mode)

Fast-forward/fast-reverse playback

The FF and REW buttons provide 32× and 4× fast playbacks and fast reverse playbacks. In stop mode, this function will play back video at 32× speed and in playback mode, it will play back video at 4× speed.

•

Only 2D display mode is available during fast-forward and fast-reverse playback.

Clip cue up

When playback is paused, the FF button locates the beginning of the next clip while staying in pause mode. When playback is paused, the REW button locates the beginning of the current clip while staying in pause mode.

 NOTE

• It may take some time to load clip data if playback is started or a thumbnail screen is opened right after removing or inserting a P2 card or turning the power on. The thumbnail screen displays UPDATING at such times.

• To play back a clip in a different SYSTEM MODE, adjust the SYSTEM MODE to the clip to reset the camera before playback.

• Playback of the audio channels CH5 to CH8 recorded on another device is not possible.

• For information on the output connectors and video output formats depending on the settings, refer to [Selecting Video Output] (page 44).

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Selecting Recording Signals

This camera records HD (1080i, 720P) signals using AVC-Intra codec. It provides a variety of capture frame rates and recording frame rates (native recording) to suit speciﬁc applications. Select recording and recording signal in the setting menus listed below.

Screen Setting menu Setting

Selects the signal format from among 1080/59.94i, 1080/23.98PsF,

SYSTEM MODE

SYSTEM SETUP screen

SCENE FILE screen

REC FORMAT

REC MODE

VFR

FRAME RATE

 NOTE

Changing the menu options SYSTEM MODE and REC FORMAT may distort video and audio, but this is not a malfunction.

1080/50i, 720/59.94P, and 720/50P. To change this setting, wait until TURN POWER OFF appears before turning the power off and then turn it back on again.

Selects AVC-I 100 or AVC-I 50 codec. For each of 1080 or 720 system, 60i, 60P, 30PN, 24PN, 50i, 50P and 25PN can be selected.

Selects 3D or 2D LL recording mode. To change this setting, wait until TURN POWER OFF appears before turning the power off and then turn it back on again.

Setting this function to ON in 720P mode starts variable frame rate capture which records at the frame rate set in the FRAME RATE option. For details, r When the VFR option is set to ON, select the frame rate for variable frame rate recording.

efer to [Variable Frame Rate (VFR) Recording] (page 37).

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List of Recording Formats and Functions

The table below lists the recording formats and recording functions that the camera supports.

Operation mode

Interval recording INTERVAL

Native VFR

Native recording

(VFR OFF)

Standard VFR

Normal recording

(VFR OFF)

REC FUNCTION

(menu)

NORMAL

REC FORMAT (menu) VFR (menu) SHOT MARK

AVC-I 100/60i, 60P, 50i, 50P

(AVC-I 50/60i, 60P, 50i, 50P) only

AVC-I 100/24PN, 30PN, 25PN (AVC-I 50/24PN, 30PN, 25PN)

Other than AVC-I 100/24PN, 30PN, 25PN

(AVC-I 50/24PN, 30PN, 25PN)

Disabled Disabled

ON Enabled

OFF Enabled

ON Enabled

OFF Enabled

Selecting Video Output

Use the OUTPUT SEL screen to select the video output.

Menu options in the

OUTPUT SEL screen

Selects the signal to be output from the HD SDI OUT 1 (L)/2 (R) connectors and HD SDI MONITOR OUT connector. ON: The HD SDI OUT 1 (L)/2 (R) connectors output the left-lens (L) image and the right-

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SDI OUT

MON OUT SEL

No image is output from the HD SDI MONITOR OUT connector when the menu option SDI OUT is set to OFF. No image

is output from the HDMI connector if the menu option SDI OUT is set to ON or ON (SIDE).

lens (R) image. The HD SDI MONITOR OUT connector outputs the same image as that selected with the menu option MONTIOR OUT SEL. ON (SIDE): The HD SDI OUT 1 (L)/2 (R) connectors normally output the SIDE by SIDE images. During playback, however, they do not output SIDE by SIDE images but instead the left-lens (L) image and right-lens (R) image. The HD SDI MONITOR OUT connector outputs the same image as that selected with the menu option MONTIOR OUT SEL. OFF: The HD SDI OUT 1 (L)/2 (R) connectors and the HD SDI MONITOR OUT connector output no images. If a monitor is connected to the HDMI connector, an image compatible with the monitor is output from the HDMI connector. Selects the image to be output from the HD SDI MONITOR OUT connector and HDMI connector.

NORMAL: The same image as that displayed on the LCD monitor is output. L: The left-lens (L) image is output. MIX: The mixed left-lens (L) image and right-lens (R) image is output. SIDE: The SIDE by SIDE image is output.

Setting

During playback, however, the output is ﬁxed to the left-lens (L) image.

List of Recording, Playback and Output Formats

Setting menu

SYSTEM

MODE

1080

59.94i

1080

23.98 PsF

720

59.94P

1080

50i

720

50P

When playing back the data recorded in 1080/23.98PsF format with 1080/59.94i

The 23.98P OVER 59.94i 2:3 signal is output from MONITOR OUT when SYSTEM MODE is set to 1080/23.98PsF.

The HDMI output depends on the connected equipment, as this format is not speciﬁed by HDMI standards.

REC

FORMAT

AVC-I

100/50

AVC-I

100/50

AVC-I

100/50

AVC-I

100/50

AVC-I

100/50

60i

30PN

Disabled Disabled

—

24PN

Disabled Disabled

60P

30PN

24PN

50i

Disabled Disabled

25PN 25PN 25PsF

50P

25PN

FRAME

VFR

RATE

(FRAME)

OFF

Disabled

ON 12-60

OFF

Disabled

OFF

ON 12-50 50P VFR

OFF

Other

than 30

Disabled

24 720/24PN

Other

than 24

Disabled

25 720/25PN

Other

than 25

Recording

format

1080/60i

1080/30PN

1080/24PN

720/60P 60 min

720/30PN

VFR

720/24PN

VFR

50i

720/50P 60 min

720/25PN

VFR

Recording

time

(64

GB)

60 min

—

80 min

120 min

150 min

60 min

120 min

SDI L/R/

MONITOR

SDI OUT ON SDI OUT OFF Video Audio 3D

59.94i

29.97PsF

4ch

Muted

4ch

Muted

4ch

Muted

Packing

23.98P OVER

59.94i

2:3

23.98PsF

59.94P

VFR

29.97P OVER

59.94P

2:2

59.94P

VFR

23.98P OVER

59.94P

2:3

59.94P

VFR

50i

50P

25P

OVER

50P

2:2 50P VFR

59.94P

59.94i Field

24P

Frame

50i

Field

50P

Frame

SideBySide

SbyS 1080

59.94i

SbyS 1080

—

50i

—

HDMI

720P 1080

1080

59.94i

1080

59.94i

720

59.94P

1080

50i

720 50p

1080

59.94i

1080

59.94i

1080

59.94i

1080

50i

480P576P

480

59.94p

480

59.94p

480

59.94P

L 576 50p

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Adjusting the White Balance and Black Balance

AWB Ach ACTIVE

To record high-quality video with the AG-3DP1, the black and white balances must be adjusted according to conditions. For higher quality, it is recommended that the adjustments should be made in this order AWB (white balance adjustment)  ABB (black balance adjustment)  AWB

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(white balance adjustment).

 NOTE

If white balance and black balance adjustments are made while the video image is distorted due to GENLOCK, the adjustments may not be correct. Wait for the video image to return to normal before performing white balance and black balance adjustments again.

Adjusting the White Balance

Whenever light conditions change, the white balance must be readjusted. To adjust the white balance, follow the steps below.

Adjust the ND ﬁlter with the ND FILTER buttons

according to the lighting conditions.

For examples of the settings with the ND FILTER buttons, refer to [Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section] (page 19).

Place a white pattern at a point where the

lighting conditions match those for the light source of the subject. Then zoom-in on the white pattern so that white color appears in the screen.

• A white object (cloth or wall) may be used instead of a white pattern. The illustration below shows the required size for the white space.

 NOTE

• Do not point the camera at a high-brightness area.

• The white object must appear at the center of the

screen.

1/3 or more of the screen in width

a ND FILTER buttons

These buttons adjust the amount of light entering the MOS sensor.

AUTO W/B BAL switch

Use for automatic control of white balance.

GAIN selector switch

Normally set to 0 dB. If this is too dark, adjust gain as necessary.

OUTPUT selector switch

Set to CAM.

WHITE BAL switch

Set to A or B.

CONV. dial

Use to adjust the convergence.

cdeb

1/3 or more of the screen in height

Turn the CONV. dial so that the convergence

point (reference plane) is set on the white pattern.

Adjust the lens iris.

• Use the Y GET function (for details, refer to page 50) and adjust the iris to a approximately 70 % of incoming light.

Turn the AUTO W/B BAL switch toward AWB

and release it.

• The switch returns to the central position with the white balance automatically adjusted.

During an adjustment, the LCD monitor and the

viewﬁnder display the following message:

Set the GAIN, OUTPUT and WHITE BAL

switches.

The adjustment will take effect in a few

AWB A END 3.2K

AWB A END 2.3K

ABB ACTIVE

ABB END

seconds, and the following message will appear:

• The adjusted value is automatically stored in the selected memory (A or B).

• “C TEMP+7” to “C TEMP-7” will appear when C TEMP of the scene ﬁle is set to the value other than 0.

If the subject’s color temperature is lower than

2300 K or higher than 9900 K the following message appears:

• If the arrow points down (  ) the actual color temperature is lower than the temperature indicated. If the arr temperature is higher than the temperature indicated.

ow points up (  ) the actual

Adjusting the Black Balance

The black balance must be adjusted when:

• You use your camera the ﬁrst time.

• Your camera has not been used for some time.

• The ambient temperature has changed substantially.

• The gain switchover value has been changed.

• The menu options SYSTEM MODE and REC FORMAT in the SYSTEM SETUP screen.

Adjust the black balance before shooting to ensure optimum video quality.

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Check the adjustment results for the left and

right images, using the LCD monitor or the connected monitor.

• Left and right adjustments may differ depending on the location of a light source or movement of the subject.

When you have no time to adjust the white balance

Position the WHITE BAL switch at PRST.

• Turning the AUTO W/B BAL switch to AWB toggles the color temperature between 3200 K and 5600 K.

When the white balance has not been automatically adjusted

When the white balance has not been successfully adjusted, the LCD monitor/viewﬁnder displays an error message.

Error message Description

AWB Ach (or Bch) NG

LOW LIGHT

LEVEL OVER There is too much light.

The color temperature is too high or too low.

There is insufﬁcient light. The convergence point (reference plane) is deviated.

a AUTO W/B BAL switch

Use for automatic control of black balance.

OUTPUT selector switch

Set to CAM.

Tilt the AUTO W/B BAL switch so that it is

positioned at ABB, then release it.

• The switch returns to the central position with the black balance automatically adjusted.

During adjustment, the LCD monitor and

viewﬁnder display the following message:

The adjustment will take effect in a few seconds

and the following message will appear:

• The adjusted value is automatically stored in the memory.

LCD monitor/viewﬁnder displays related to white balance

See [LCD Monitor/Viewﬁnder Screen Status Displays] (page 67).

 NOTE

• Black balance adjustment is not available during recording.

• Pressing the REC button during ABB adjustment will not start recording on a P2 card.

Setting the Electronic Shutter

(1/15) (1/30) 1/60

1/100

S/S

1/120

1/250

(1/15) 1/60 1/100

1/250

S/S

1/120

(1/12) 1/60 1/100

1/250

S/S

1/120

(1/12.5) (1/25) 1/50

1/60

1/250

S/S

1/120

(1/12.5) 1/50 1/60

1/250

S/S

1/120

Setting the Shutter Mode and Speed

When SYSTEM MODE is set to 1080-50i or 72050P

or 50i and 50P recording

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Press the SHUTTER switch positioned at OFF

Press the SHUTTER switch towards SEL.

towards ON.

SHUTTER switch

Repeat this switchover until the desired mode or speed appears on the LCD monitor and in the viewﬁnder.

• If all modes and speeds are available, the display changes in the following order:

•

The bracketed ( ) speeds cannot be selected when VFR is on.

When SYSTEM MODE is set to 1080-59.94i or 720-59.94P

or 60i and 60P recording

For 25P recording

 NOTE

• In any electronic shutter mode, a slower shutter speed will reduce camera sensitivity.

• In auto iris mode, a faster shutter speed will increase the aperture and lower the depth of ﬁeld.

• Changes in synchro scan and shutter speed settings may cause screen ﬂicker.

• Under ﬂuorescent lighting and other discharge lighting systems, horizontal stripes may appear on the screen. Changing the shutter speed may correct this problem.

• A subject that is captured when moving quickly across the ﬁeld of view may appear distorted. This is due to the signal read out format of the image sensor (MOS sensor) and is not a malfunction.

• The red, blue and green dots that may appear on the screen at low shutter speeds do not indicate a malfunction.

For 30P recording

For 24P recording

Placing the Camera-recorder in SYNCHRO SCAN Mode

Press the SHUTTER switch positioned at ON

towards SEL, to place the camera-recorder in SYNCHRO SCAN (S/S) mode.

SYNCHRO SCAN switch

SHUTTER switch

Range of variation in each mode

• The shutter speed in SYNCHRO SCAN mode can be displayed in either fractional form (sec) or shutter angle form (deg). To set the display form, use the menu option SYNC SCAN DISP in the DISPLAY SETUP screen.

REC

FORMAT

60P/60i 1/60.0 – 1/249.8 90d - 359.5d

30PN 1/30.0 – 1/249.8 45d - 359.5d

24PN 1/24.0 – 1/249.8 45d - 359.5d

50P/50i 1/50.0 – 1/250.0 90d - 359.5d

25PN 1/25.0 – 1/250.0 45d - 359.5d

The shutter speed may vary before and after SYSTEM

• MODE switchover.

Setting of SYNC SCAN DISP

sec deg

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In SYNCHRO SCAN mode, use the SYNCHRO

SCAN switch to make stepless changes in the range between 1/60.0 s and 1/249.8 s (for 60i mode), or between 1/50.0 and 1/250.0 s (for 50i mode).

• Hold down the SYNCHRO SCAN switch to speed up the rate of shutter speed changes. If shutter speed changes stop before the desired shutter speed has been reached, press again to continue changing shutter speeds.

Assigning Functions to USER Buttons

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

MID GAIN HIGH GAIN

USER MAIN

0dB 6dB

12dB

USER1 Y GET USER2 SHOT MARK RET REC CHECK LCD/EVF MIX/R

PUSH AF

LOW GAIN

SW MODE

The USER MAIN, USER1, and USER2 buttons can be assigned user-selected functions. Use the menu options USER MAIN, USER1, and USER2 to assign functions to respective button. Select these items from the setting menu SW MODE screen.

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Selectable Functions

• PUSH AF:

Assigns temporal auto focusing while holding

the PUSH AF button down.

• Y GET:

Assigns a function that displays the brightness

level at the center of the image.

• SHOT MARK:

Assigns the shot marker function.

• REC CHECK:

Assigns the REC CHECK function.

• R CONV:

Assigns a function that contr

point adjustment from the extension control unit (AG-EC4G) connected to the REMOTE connector. (USER MAIN and USER1 buttons only)

• 3D A.Z WFM:

Assigns a 3D assist function Z.WFM.

• 3D A.ALERT:

Assigns a 3D assist function ALER

• 3D A.CONV.:

Assigns a 3D assist function CONV

ols the convergence

 NOTE

The default settings are listed below.

• USER MAIN: PUSH AF

• USER1: Y GET

• USER2: SHOT MARK

Selecting Audio Input Signals and Adjusting Recording Levels

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

FRONT VR CH2 MIC LOWCUT CH1 MIC LOWCUT CH2 MIC LOWCUT CH3 MIC LOWCUT CH4 LIMITER CH1

OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF

LIMITER CH2 OFF

OFF OFF

FRONT VR CH1

AUDIO SETUP

C H

This camera supports independent four-channel audio recording in any format. When the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch is positioned at AUTO, the recording levels for Audio Channels 1 and 2 are automatically adjusted. To manually adjust the recording levels, position the switch at MAN. A setting menu allows you set the recording levels for Audio Channels 3 and 4 either to automatic adjustment or manual mode.

Selecting Audio Input Signals

The input signals to be recorded on Audio Channels 1, 2, 3, and 4 are selected with the AUDIO IN switch. For more information, see [Audio (input) Function Section] (page

17).

Use the AUDIO SETUP screen in the setting menu to make detailed audio settings.

Adjusting Recording Levels

To adjust the recording levels for Audio Channels 1 and 2, follow the steps below.

Position the MONITOR SELECT CH1/2, CH3/4-

selector switch at CH1/2 so that the audio level meter on the display window will provide CH1 and CH2 indications. Ensure that the channel indications displayed in the window are 1 and 2.

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cbd

a AUDIO LEVEL CH1/CH2 controls b AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch c MONITOR SELECT CH1/3, ST, CH2/4 selector switch d MONITOR SELECT CH1/2, CH3/4 selector switch e AUDIO IN CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4 switch

 NOTE

The audio signals recorded on the four channels are output as is (SDI).

Position the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch

at MAN.

While checking the audio level meter on the

LCD monitor and in the viewﬁnder, adjust the AUDIO LEVEL CH1/CH2 control.

• Note that if the level exceeds the top bar (0 dB), the word OVER illuminates to show that the input level is excessive. Adjust so that maximum sound levels do not reach the 0 dB bar.

OVER indication

When operating the camera without a sound recordist, it is recommended that the F. AUDIO LEVEL control should be used to adjust the audio level. In advance, check the level meter on the LCD monitor or the viewﬁnder screen and use the F. AUDIO LEVEL control to adjust the appropriate audio channel to prevent input of excessive audio signals.

Selecting Function for the F. AUDIO

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

FRONT VR CH2 MIC LOWCUT CH1 MIC LOWCUT CH2 MIC LOWCUT CH3 MIC LOWCUT CH4 LIMITER CH1

OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF

LIMITER CH2 OFF

OFF OFF

FRONT VR CH1

AUDIO SETUP

LEVEL Control

Use the menu options FRONT VR CH1 and FRONT VR CH2 in the AUDIO SETUP screen to determine whether or not the F.AUDIO LEVEL control should be enabled. Selecting an input signal in the menu will enable F. AUDIO LEVEL control operations for that input signal.

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When the F.AUDIO LEVEL control is set to level 10, it controls AUDIO LEVEL CH1 and CH2.

CH3 and CH4 Recording Levels

Conditions and input levels set in the menu options AUTO LEVEL CH3 and the AUTO LEVEL CH4 in the AUDIO SETUP screen change the operation of the audio level of channels 3 and 4 as shown below. These functions cannot be manually adjusted. Each option can be selected in the AUDIO SETUP screen.

AUTO LEVEL

CH3/CH4

ON AGC

OFF AGC/LIMITER OFF LIMITER ON

AGC: Auto Gain Control

Input level

LINE MIC

ON AGC ON

Adjustments and Settings for 3D Recording

Switching the LCD Monitor/ Viewﬁnder Screen

Equipped with two lenses, this camera shoots and records the image from the left lens (L) and that from the right lens (R) separately. You can select the image to be displayed on the LCD monitor and in the viewﬁnder with the LCD/EVF button. The following LCD/EVF modes can be switched over each time you press the LCD/EVF button.

•

NORMAL:

Displays the left-lens (L) image only. This is the normal display mode automatically set when the camera is turned on or during playback.

•

MIX:

Displays a mixed image, with the images from the left lens (L) and the right lens (R) superimposed.

• R IMAGE:

Displays the right-lens (R) image only. This mode is used for 3D FINE operation.

• SIDE by SIDE:

Displays the left-lens (L) image and the right-lens (R) image side by side on the same screen.

LCD/EVF button

Setting 3D Recording Mode

You can select the 3D recording mode with the 3D MODE selector switch according to the distance of your subject.

•

NEAR:

for shooting a subject at a short distance.

NORMAL:

•

Normally set to this mode (default setting). It allows smooth zooming operation.

• EXTRA:

for shooting in telephoto mode. The variable range of zooming becomes coarse with this mode.

3D MODE selector switch

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• The selected LCD/EVF mode is displayed on the screen. Refer to [21 LCD/EVF mode display] in [Screen displays] (page 69).

•

The images selectable with the LCD/EVF button can be changed with the menu option LCD/EVF in the SW MODE screen.

MIX: NORMAL and MIX modes selectable MIX/R: NORMAL, MIX and R IMAGE modes selectable ALL: NORMAL, MIX, R IMAGE and SIDE by SIDE

modes selectable

 NOTE

The LCD/EVF button is disabled in 2D LL recording mode.

3D MODE

selector

switch

NEAR

NORMAL

EXTRA

The convergence point adjustment range and the

minimum object distance are guides for the distance between the front of the camera and the subject.

Convergence

point adjustment

1.1 m – 3.4 m (C00 – C69)

1.7 m – ∞ m (C31 – C99)

range

Variable range of

zooming

Z00 – Z80 0.4 m

Z00 – Z99 0.9 m

Minimum

object

distance

 NOTE

The 3D MODE selector switch is disabled in 2D LL recording mode. The variable range of zooming is ﬁxed to Z00 to Z99.

Adjusting the Convergence Point

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording

When viewing 3D image, a subject located closer than the convergence point is displayed in front of the screen, and a subject located farther than the convergence point is displayed behind the screen.

Press the LCD/EVF button to set to MIX mode.

Turn the CONV. dial to adjust the convergence

point.

LCD/EVF button

CONV. dial

• The convergenct position (distance to the reference plane) is displayed as “C 00” to “C 99” in the center at the lower part of the screen, The larger the number, the greater the distance to the reference plane. Refer to [10 Convergence position display] in [Screen displays] (page 69).

•

The “Convergence in Green” display of the 3D assist function allows you to check the convergence point area on the screen. Refer to [3D Assist Function] (page 56).

 NOTE

The CONV. dial is disabled in 2D LL recording mode.

What is convergence point adjustment?

What is parallax?

A human’s stereoscopic viewing takes advantage of the brain’s ability to process information from the left and right eyes of two images seen from their respective perspectives. The misalignment of the two images is called binocular parallax. Mainly binocular parallax is used by 3D equipment to create the feeling of stereoscopic images. When shooting, the images from the left and right lenses are misaligned because of the difference in the positions of the lenses as well as in the directions of the optical axes. This misalignment (called parallax) changes according to the distance of the subject being shot (illustration at right). If parallax is excessive, it is difﬁcult to fuse the two images within the brain. This may produce a double image, create a feeling of strangeness, etc., causing eyestrain. Limiting the parallax appropriately during shooting is important for comfortable 3D viewing.

 Are there guidelines for appropriate

parallax?

There are two guidelines for parallax.

Parallax: 3 % or less the effective width of the screen

It is usually said that a parallactic angle within 1 degree is preferable for comfortable 3D viewing. The parallactic angle, here, means the difference between the angle of convergence when a viewer watches a point on the screen and the angle when he or she watches an object popped out or recessed from the screen. A large parallactic angle makes it difﬁcult for the viewer to perceive a stereoscopic image, causing eyestrain. Assuming that people view 3D images from a distance three times the effective height of the screen, a parallactic angle of 1 degree corresponds to misalignment of approximately 3 % the effective width of the screen. This leads to one of the guidelines for parallax, which is to limit horizontal misalignment to within 3 % the effective width of the screen. Parallax in depth: 50 mm or less

Parallax in depth is created when an image from the right lens is displayed to the right and an image from the left lens to the left on the screen. If the value of this parallax exceeds the pupil distance of a viewer, it will cause eyestrain. In consideration of individual differences of viewers such as age and pupil distance, setting parallax to within 50 mm is preferable. Parallax in depth is related to screen size. For a 16:9

een, if the screen size is 77-type or less, limiting

scr parallax to within 3 % the effective width of the screen means that parallax in depth will not exceed 50 mm. If the target scr

2.2 %. For a 200-type screen, limit parallax to 1.1 %.

How to operate this camera

The 3D assist function of this camera (page 56) provides a guide of distance ranges from the subject for achieving appropriate parallax. Referring to the guide, change the layout of the subject and check the parallax value (% effective screen width), using a monitor.

een size is 103-type, limit parallax to

Convergence point

Left-lens image Right-lens image

Parallactig angle in depth

Parallactic angle for pop out

• Extreme parallax between left and right images is demonstrated in the illustration above.



Parallax for pop out

Parallax: Approx. 3 % or less (any screen size)

 Parallax in depth

For a screen of 77-type or less

Parallax: Approx. 3 % or less

For a screen of 77-type or more

Parallax: 50 mm or less

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3D Assist Function

3D ASSIST CONV. ON

3D ASSIST ALERT ON

In order to shoot 3D images safely and comfortably, this camera is provided with three types of 3D assist function.

•

The 3D assist function is enabled when the LCD/EVF mode is set to left-lens (L) image only or mixed left-lens (L) and right-lens (R) image. Press the LCD-EVF button so that the LCD/EVF mode display is none or MIX on the

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording

LCD monitor/viewﬁnder screen.

ba c

”Z Waveform” display

Press the 3D ASSIST Z WFM button.

The waveform displayed on the screen indicates the amount of pop-out area and receded area. The ascending waveform shows the receded area, and the descending waveform the pop-out area.

Waveform

Press the 3D ASSIST Z WFM button again to turn off the waveform display.

•

You can set the level of pop-out area and receded area in the 3D ASSIST screen to check visually if the 3D image you are shooting produces your intended effect.

a 3D ASSIST Z WFM button b 3D ASSIST ALERT button c 3D ASSIST CONV. button

”Convergence in Green” display

Press the 3D ASSIST CONV. button.

The message “3 D ASSIST CONV. ON” is displayed on the screen for three seconds. Green blocks indicate the area in which the subject is on the reference plane for the 3D image (convergence point). You can visually conﬁrm the surface of the screen while shooting, to achieve effective 3D expression.

Green blocks indicate the reference plane area.

”Parallax Alert” display

Press the 3D ASSIST ALERT button.

Red blocks indicate an alert area where the subject will excessively pop out from the screen, and yellow blocks indicate an alert area where the subject will excessively recede in depth from the screen. This is to help you to shoot natural 3D images.

ellow blocks indicate excessively

receded areas

Red blocks indicate excessively pop-out areas

Press the 3D ASSIST ALERT button again to turn off the red and yellow blocks.

Press the 3D ASSIST CONV. button again to turn off the green blocks.

•

You can set the alert level for pop-out areas and receded areas, respectively, with the menu options NEAR LEVEL and FAR LEVEL in the 3D ASSIST screen.

 NOTE

Blocks are not displayed for subjects extremely receded or popped out.

 NOTE

• The 3D assist function is disabled when the LCD/EVF mode is set to MIX, SIDE or R IMAGE.

• The 3D ASSIST buttons are disabled in 2D LL recording mode.

• Any 3D recording of a ﬂat image or repetitive pattern may not be reproduced with correct depth information.

Adjustment between Two Lenses (3D FINE Function)

As the left and right lenses are linked, you normally do not have to adjust them. If you wish to perform ﬁne adjustments between the two lenses, the 3D FINE function allows you to adjust the vertical position of the images, focus, and iris. When the SHIFT button is pressed, the functions of the menu/thumbnail operation buttons change for the 3D FINE function.

 NOTE

• The 3D FINE screen is not displayed during recording. Perform the 3D FINE adjustment before recording.

• The appropriate adjustment range varies depending on the zoom position. If you have changed the zoom position, perform readjustment.

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cd b a

a SHIFT (3D FINE) button b Cursor and SET (RESET) buttons c EXIT (IRIS) button d THUMBNAIL (IRIS) button

Perform zoom, focus, and/or brightness

adjustment.

Press the SHIFT (3D FINE) button.

The ﬁne adjustment screen is displayed.

Adjust the following ﬁne adjustments as

necessary.

Vertical position of the images (VERTICAL)

Press the cursor button r or e. The image from the right lens moves downwards by pressing r, and upwards by pressing e.

 NOTE

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This product is preadjusted at the factory to minimize vertical misalignment. misalignment is 1.2 % or less.

It is indicated in percentage of vertical

misalignment between the images from the left and right lenses at the center of the screen according to the effective height of the screen, when measured under the following conditions: the zoom position at the maximum wide angle (Z00), the convergence point in the center (C50), and shooting a subject at a distance of 4.3 m.

Focus (FOCUS)

Press the cursor button  or . The focal length for the right lens is increased if you press , and is reduced if you press .

Iris (IRIS)

Press the EXIT (IRIS) or THUMBNAIL (IRIS) button. The iris of the right lens is opened if you press EXIT (IRIS), and is closed if you press THUMBNAIL (IRIS).

The speciﬁcation for vertical

 NOTE

• Holding the SET (RESET) button pressed during the 3D FINE adjustment resets all the adjusted values.

• The 3D FINE function is disabled in 2D LL recording mode.

• The appropriate adjustment area varies depending on the zoom position. Perform the ﬁne adjustments again if the zoom position is changed.

Setting Time Data

The camera provides time data such as time codes, user bits, time of day (real-time) data, which is recorded on each frame alongside video data. It is also recorded as as data in clip metadata ﬁles.

Time data overview

Time code

Use the TCG switch to select Rec Run or Free Run mode.

• Free Run: The time code advances constantly whether the camera is on or not just like time itself. Recording using a slave-locked time code input to the TC IN connector is also possible.

•

Rec Run: The time code advances only during recording. This will enable continuation of time codes in previously recorded clips and when the power is turned off or new P2 cards are inserted to continue recording.

 NOTE

The following events will disrupt time code continuity.

• When clips are deleted

• When 24PN or 30PN (25PN) is selected

• When a recording is interrupted by a REC WARNING or other

abnormality

User bits

• Two types of user bits are provided internally: LTC and VITC.

•

LTC user bits enable the recording of user settings, time, date, time codes and similar values, the frame rate data for camera capture and external input values (via TC IN connector input). They are output from the TC OUT connector or output as LTC embedded in HD SDI.

•

VITC user bits record the frame rate data of camera capture. They are output as VITC embedded in HD SDI. The user bits in clip metadata record the LTC UB value at

• the start of recording.

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Date (real time)

• The built-in clock calculates the year, month, day and time from the internal clock to display on video output on the LCD monitor, in the viewﬁnder, or embedded in MONITOR OUT.

•

The internal clock is not only used to calculate the free run time code when the power is off and to set the user bit year, date and time, but also to set ﬁle creation dates when clips are recorded that determine the order of thumbnails and playback order.

•

It is also used for generating clip metadata and UMID (Unique Material Identiﬁer). For details, see [Setting Date and Time of Internal Clock] (page 28).

Recording Time Codes and User Bits

SYSTEM

MODE

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording

1080-

59.94i

1080-

23.98PsF

720-

59.94P

1080-

720-

When UB MODE is FRM. RATE, playback of native clips is the pulldown frame rate read from VITC UB.

In Free Run mode, it is slaved to the time code input to the TC IN connector.

In Free Run mode, it is slaved to the time code input to the TC IN connector. But not slaved to it during recording.

In Free Run mode, it is slaved when TC input to the TC IN connector is non-drop frame. But not slaved to it during recording.

In Free Run mode, it is slaved to the time code input to the TC IN connector, whose value is converted to 24 frames

when it was NDF 30 frames. But not slaved to it during recording.

When playing back the data recorded in 1080/23.98PsF format with 1080/59.94i

The signal converted from 24F (LCT) into 30F is output from MONITOR OUT.

* 60

Menu setting

50i

50P

REC

FORMAT

AVC-I

100/60i

AVC-I 50/60i

AVC-I

100/30PN

AVC-I

50/30PN

– –

AVC-I

100/24PN

AVC-I

50/24PN

AVC-I

100/60P

AVC-I

50/60P

AVC-I

100/30PN

AVC-I

50/30PN

AVC-I

100/24PN

AVC-I

50/24PN

AVC-I

100/50i

AVC-I

50/50i

AVC-I

100/25PN

AVC-I

50/25PN

AVC-I

100/50P

AVC-I

50/50P

AVC-I

100/25PN

AVC-I

50/25PN

Recording

FRAME

RATE

– 100/60i

– 100/30PN

–

1080/24PN

Over

than 24

frames

Over

than 30

frames

Over

than 24

frames

Over

than 50

frames

Over

than 25

frames

720/30PN

720/24PN

– 1080/50i

–

1080/30PN

720/50PN

720/25PN

format

1080/

24PN

720/60P

Recorded TC Output TC

LTC VITC TC OUT

R-RUN

F-RUN

DF/NDF

30 frames

–

F-RUN

R-RUN F-RUN

DF/NDF 30 frames

R-RUN F-RUN

NDF locked 30 frames

R-RUN F-RUN

Every active frame 30 frames

R-RUN locked

DF/NDF

Every active

frame 30 frames

R-RUN

F-RUN

NDF locked

Every active

frame 24 frames

R-RUN locked

NDF locked

Every active

frame 24 frames

Every active frame 25 frames

R-RUN locked

Every active

frame 25 frames

24F(LTC) 30F

conversion

R-RUN

NDF

24 frames

NDF locked

Matches recorder

TC at start of

LTC 30F

conversion

Matches recorder

R-RUN

F-RUN

25 frames

R-RUN

F-RUN

25 frames

R-RUN

F-RUN

Matches recorder

TC at start of

SDI

recording

30 frames/s

LTC

recording

30 frames/s

recording

25 frames/s

Displayed

TC/tc

(24/30

conversion)

TC:30F

tc:24F

Recording

24F

Playback

TC:24F

tc:30F

Recording

24F

Playback

TC:24F

tc:30F

TC:30F

tc:24F

Recording

24F

Playback

TC:24F

tc:30F

TC:25F

Recorded UB Output UB

LTC UBVITC

FRAME

MODE

MODEUBMODE

MODE

MODEUBMODE

– –

FRAME

RATE

TC OUT

connector

LTC UB → OVER

LTC UB

embedded

LTC UB

→

OVER 60i

output

LTC UB

60P output

LTC UB

in HD

SDI

VITC UB

embedded

in HD SDI

FRAME

RATE

FRAME

RATE

FRAME

RATE

FRAME

RATE

FRAME

RATE

Setting User Bits

SEL : PUSH /

+/- : PUSH

UB PRESET

PRESET : PUSH SET

Entering the User Bits

Use the setting menu UB MODE on the RECORDING SETUP screen to select the user bits to record in the LCT area.

•

USER:

Records internal user values. To set user values, set the TCG switch to SET to open the setting menu UB PRESET screen. Set values are retained after the power is turned off. See also [Entering the User Bits] (this page).

•

TIME:

Records the time calculated by the internal clock.

DATE:

•

Records the year, month and day time digits from the internal clock.

• EXT:

Records the user bits input to the TC IN connector.

TCG:

•

Records the time code value.

FRM. RATE:

•

Records the frame rate information of camera capture. A native recorded clip is played back at the same frame rate as the VITC UB regardless of recorded values. Use this setting when a PC or other editing device is to use the user bit frame rate. For details, see [Frame rate information recorded in user bits] (page

• To slave lock to the user bits input to the TC IN connector, set to EXT.

•

In slave mode, the UB indicator is highlighted.

• A slave relationship, once started, continues even after input from the TC IN connector ends. Note that the following events release user bit slave status.

•

When a UB MODE option is set to something other than EXT. When UB PRESET is performed

•

• Turning the power off. The internal user value retains the slave values even after slave release.

62).

The user bits allow information, including memos that use up to eight-digit hexadecimal numbers (date and time), to be recorded in the Subcode area.

bda

a COUNTER button b RESET button c TCG switch d Cursor and SET buttons

Set the COUNTER button to UB.

Position the TCG switch at SET.

Use the cursor buttons to set the user bits.

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q button: Shifts the target (highlighted) digit to the

right.

w button:

e button: r button:

•

Pressing the RESET button while setting the user bits will reset any user bit setting to 0.

Shifts the target (highlighted) digit to the left. Increases the highlighted number by one. Decreases the highlighted number by one.

Press the SET button to conﬁrm the user bit

02 2500 01 03 04 05 06 23 24 26 27 28 29

Ao Ae Bo Be Bo Ce Co De Do De Ao Ae Bo Be Co De Do De Ao Ae Bo Be Bo Ce Co De Do De

2 00 1 3 4 0 1 3 4 1 2 3 4

01 1010 10 01 00 10 10 01 00 10 01 01 00

0200 01

Ao Ae Bo Be Co Ce

1010 10

02 2500 01 03 04 05 06 23 24 26 27 28 29

A A B B B C C CD D D D A A B B B C C D D DD D A A B B

01 1010 10 01 00 10 10 01 00 10 01 01 00

0200 01

A A B B C C

1010 10

value, and position the TCG switch at F-RUN or R-RUN.

 NO

Changing the TCG switch setting without pressing the SET button disables the set value.

1080i mode

Frame rate: 24P over 60i (2:3)

First ﬁeld of updated frame rate

Time code digit

Video

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Open the setting menu RECORDING SETUP

screen and set the menu option UB MODE to USER.

Retaining the user bits

The data set for the user bits are automatically saved and retained even if the video camera-recorder is turned off.

Frame rate information recorded in user bits

The frame rate value of video data captured and recorded at a frame rate set in the menu option FRAME RATE or other options in the SYSTEM SETUP screen can be recorded in the user bits and be used in editing equipment (computer editing software). This type of data is recorded in VITC UB at all times. Setting the setting menu UB MODE to FRM.RATE, records the information also to the user bits. In playback of clips recorded in native mode, the same frame rate information as that obtained in playing back the user bits in the VIDEO AUX area is also output to the user bits in the subcode area.

Frame rate information

Frame rate, video pull-down and time code user bits are related as described below.

Sequence No.

Updated frame information

rame rate: 30PsF

5PsF

Time code digit

Video

Updated frame information

720P mode

Frame rate: 24P over 60P (2:3)

Time code digit

Video

Updated frame information

rame rate: 30P Over 60P (2:2)

5P Over 50P (2:2)

Time code digit

Updated frame

Veriﬁcation information on the right-hand six digits

Fixed value

Secquence

No. locked at Fh

Media management data

•

Update frame ﬂag, active frame ﬂag

•

REC mark

Camera capture mode Example:

• 60i: 600

• 60P: 608

• 30P: 308

• 24P: 248

• 24PN: 24C (recording)

• 50i: 502

• 50P: 50A

• 25P: 25A

•

P: 9

• P: D

• P: B

(720P/30PN or 60P VFR) (720P/24PN VFR recording) (720P/25PN or 50P VFR)

Video

Updated frame information

Setting the Time Code

00 h 00 m 00 s 00 h min s frm

TC PRESET

SEL : PUSH /

+/- : PUSH

REC RUN

PRESET : PUSH SET

Switch the menu option TC MODE on the

RECORDING SETUP screen to DF or NDF using the menus. (In 59.94 Hz mode)

For details on menu operation, refer to [Using the Menus] (page 106).

• Select DF to advance time code in drop frame mode and NDF in non-drop frame mode. Note that the unit always operates in NDF mode when 50 Hz is selected in SYSTEM MODE (1080-50i or 72050P), or 24PN is set when 60 Hz is selected (108059/94i or 720-59.94P).

Use the COUNTER button to switch to time

code display.

Press the SET button to conﬁrm the time code

setting, and use the TCG switch to select a time code.

• F-RUN steps the time code in free run mode, and R-RUN set it in recording run mode.

 NOTE

• The time code is adjusted to multiples of four

for 24PN and to even numbers for 720/30PN. It is adjusted so that the seconds plus the frames are an even number for 720/25PN. The time code cannot be set during recording.

• The set value is not valid if you change the TCG

switch position without pressing the SET button.

Time code function during battery replacement

Even during battery replacement the backup mechanism keeps the time code generator functioning.

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Position the TCG switch at SET.

Use the cursor buttons to set the time code.

• Range of available time code settings:

In case of 60 Hz 00:00:00:00 to 23:59:59:29 (other than 24PN) 00:00:00:00 to 23:59:59:23 (24PN) In case of 50 Hz 00:00:00:00 to 23:59:59:24

q button: Shifts the target (highlighted) digit to the

right.

w button:

e button: r button:

•

Pressing the RESET button will reset any time code setting to 0.

Shifts the target (highlighted) digit to the left. Increases the highlighted number by one. Decreases the highlighted number by one.

 NOTE

When the POWER switch has been switched ON  OFF  ON, the backup accuracy of the time code in free run mode is about ±2 frames.

VFR (variable frame rate) time code

Video output

0 1 2 3

22 23 24 25 58 59 60 61 62 63 67 68

Rec start Rec stop

Skips

Rec start

Output time code

00:00 00:00 00:00 00:01 00:11 00:12 00:29 01:00 01:01 02:20 02:20

Recorded video

0 1 2 3

22 23 24 25 58 59 60 61 62 63 67 68

Recorded time code

00:00 00:01 00:02 00:03 00:22 00:23 01:00 01:01 02:10 02:11 02:12 02:13 02:14 02:15

02:16

02:16 02:17

24/30

conversion

Video output

0 1 2 3 22 23 482524 49 50 51 52 53 57 58

Rec start Rec stop

Skips

Rec start

00:00 00:0300:0200:01 00:22 00:23 00:24 01:00 01:23 01:24 02:00 02:01 02:02 02:03 02:04 02:05

0 321 22 23 24 25 48 49 50 51 52 53 57 58

00:0000:00 00:01 00:11 00:24 01:00 01:01 02:0400:12

02:04

Output time code

Recorded video

Recorded time code

Video output

0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1

14 14 14 14 15 15 15 15 20 20 20 20 21 21

Rec start Rec stop

Skips

Rec start

Output time code

00:00 00:00 00:01 00:02 00:03 00:29 00:28 01:00 00:16 00:16 00:17

Recorded video

1 14 15

Recorded time code

00:00 00:01 00:14 00:15

00:16

Video output

0 0 0 1 1 1 1 2 131313 14 14 14 15 15 1919 19 19 20 20 20 21 21

Rec start Rec stop

Skips

Rec start

00:00 00:03 00:02 00:13 00:14 00:15 00:16 00:17

0 1 2 1413 15 20 21

00:0000:00 00:01 00:02 00:03 00:23 00:24 01:01 00:1600:22

00:16

00:16 00:16 00:17 00:18

Output time code

Recorded video

Recorded time code

• In 24PN mode, recording is performed at 24-frame time code, and output is performed at 30-frame time code to match the 2:3 pull-down scheme used for video output.

•

At a frame rate (capture frame rate) of 24P in 24PN mode, the speed of recording and the output time code matches actual time, but not at any speed other than 24P. (Example: at 60P recording progresses at 60/24 speed) Then the camera operates in Rec Run mode and the time code output at start of recording matches the recording time

• code. This is true also for frame rates other than 30P capture in 30PN mode and 25P capture in 25PN mode.

•

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24PN recording at 60P capture

25PN recording at 50P capture

30PN recording at 15P capture

25PN recording at 15P capture

Externally Locking the Time Code

The time code generator built into your camera may be locked to an external generator. It is also possible to lock an external time code generator to the internal generator.

Connections for externally locking the time code (examples)

As illustrated, both the reference video signals and the time code must be input.

Example 1 : Locking the time code to

external signals

Reference time

code

Ref

erence video

signal

GENLOCK IN

 NOTE

When the system mode is 1080/23.98PsF, use the HD signal of

23.98PsF as a reference signal and input a 24-frame time code to the TC IN connector.

To externally lock the time code

Follow the steps below.

Turn on the POWER switch.

Position the TCG switch at F-RUN.

Set the COUNTER button to TC.

Supply a phase-relationship reference

time code (that conforms to the time code requirements) and reference video signals to the TC IN and GENLOCK IN connectors, respectively.

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 NOTE

• Use an HD Y reference signal as reference video signal.

• During HD-Y signal input in 720P system mode, GENLOCK input for the video signal is applied but the time code is delayed by 1 ﬁeld.

• If the reference GENLOCK input signal becomes irregular, recording cannot be performed normally and the continuity of the time code cannot be guaranteed. When the reference GENLOCK input signal becomes irregular, the unit resets the L/R section of the camera and is restarted. (During this process, the image is disturbed.)

• The input signal of the RETURN IN connector can be locked

externally if the menu option GENLOCK SEL in the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen is set to RETURN IN.

Example 2 : Locking the time code of this

unit and external equipment to the time code from an external time code generator

Reference video

signal

Exter

nal time code

generator

• Now the built-in time code generator is locked to the reference time code.

•

When locked to an external time code generator, the time code is at all times locked to the external time code, which is displayed as a highlighted value on the counter indicator. Do not engage the recording mode during the few seconds it takes for the sync generator to stabilize.

•

Once a slave relationship is established, the TC IN and GENLOCK IN connectors stay in slave status. Note that the following events release slave status.

• When TC PRESET is performed

• The power is turned off

• The time code mode is switched

• The TCG switch is set to R-RUN

•

When REC FORMAT has been switched

The slave status locks the time code to the TC IN input

and the device will use this time code even if time code input should subsequently cease.

Setting the user bits when the time code is externally locked

To externally lock user bits, set the setting menu UB MODE (RECORDING SETUP screen) to EXT. Regardless of an F-RUN or R-RUN setting of the TCG switch, the time code is slaved to user bit values input to the TC IN connector. For details, r [Setting User Bits] (page 61).

efer to [Setting Time Data] (page 59) and

GENLOCK IN

To unlock the externally locked time code

Discontinue external time code supply, then position the TCG switch at R-RUN.

Cautions in switching the power source from battery to external power supply

Connect the DC IN socket with the external power supply before removing the battery, in order to keep the time code generator energized. If the battery is removed ﬁrst, there is no guarantee that the time code will stay externally locked.

External synchronisation of the camera

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when the time code is externally locked

When the time code is externally locked, the reference video signals input through the GENLOCK IN connector gen-lock the camera.

 NOTE

• To lock other devices externally to the AG-3DP1, as the master device, make sure that the other devices are in the same mode as the AG-3DP1. Note that if some of the connected devices use interlaced scanning while other devices use progressive scanning, there may be breaks in the video and time code.

• To externally lock at 24PN (Native Recording), be sure to input a non-dropframe time code. External lock using a drop frame time code is not possible.

Counter Setting and Display

Pressing the COUNTER button to view the counter displays the counter value on the time code indicator on the LCD monitor and in the viewﬁnder. The counter value is indicated in “Hour : Minute : Second” format. The counter value is not displayed during playback. The menu option REC COUNTER in the DISPLAY SETUP screen can be set to display two types of counters. TOT

AL: provides a continuous count until reset by

pressing the COUNTER RESET button. The counter value is retained when P2 cards are replaced and when the power is turned off.

CLIP:

The counter is reset to 0 at the start of each

recording and allows you to keep track of clip recording time while shooting the current clip.

 NOTE

• Pressing the RESET button when the counter value is displayed resets the counter to 0.

• The counter value indicates values in the range between 0:00:00 and 9:59:59 in 1-second steps.

LCD Monitor/Viewﬁnder Screen Status Displays

TC 1 2 : 3 4 : 5 6 : 2 3 L R 9 9 9min 31 . 5 V

P 2

FU L L P AU SE SCEN E6

FOCUS BAR

AGER I M

1 0 8 0 i

2D L L AVC-I

100

P 3.2K

ND 1

01 9% ND 1

NOV 1 6 2 0 1 1 1

CLO SE

2 : 3 4 :Z596

FM 9 9

6 0 : 2 4 PN

TEMP + 7

0 0C

1 2

= = = = = = == 1/1 2 3 . 4

C H C H

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

ZEBRA2 DETECT ZEBRA2 MARKER

70% 85%

SPOT

ZEBRA1 DETECT

DISPLAY SETUP

EVF PEAK FREQ

LOW

EVF PEAK LEVEL

LCD BACKLIGHT

>>>

NORMAL

LCD SETTING

In addition to video, the LCD monitor and viewﬁnder show messages indicating camera settings and operating status, center markers, safety zone markers, zebra patterns and other indications.

Status Indication Layout

The illustration below shows the indications (except MODE CHECK) that are displayed on the LCD monitor and in the viewﬁnder.

For more information, see the following pages:

Selecting Display Information

To select items, open the DISPLAY SETUP screen and turn on or off each item or type. Refer to the section [Using the Menus] (page

106).

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Screen Displays

TC 1 2 : 3 4 : 5 6 : 2 3 LR 9 9 9min 31 . 5 V

P 2

FUL L PAU SE SCENE 6

FOCUS BAR

AGER I M

1 0 8 0 i

2D L L AVC-I

100

P 3.2K

ND 1

01 9% ND 1

NOV 1 6 2 0 1 1 1

2 : 3 4 :Z596

FM 9 9

6 0 : 2 4 PN

T EMP + 7

0 0C

1 2

= = = = = = = = 1/1 2 3 . 4

C H C H

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1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8

1 Time code displays

Each press of the COUNTER button displays (or turns off) the indications listed below.

• (No indication)

• Counter:

Counter value (during r

• TC: Time code value The colon between the seconds and the

frames changes to a period (.) in drop frame mode.

• tc: Time code value (frame digits are indicated

in 24 frames)

The colon between the seconds and the

frames changes to a period (.) in drop frame mode.

• UB: User bit values

• FR: Frame rate infor

• FR60I: 60i interlace mode (60 ﬁelds/s)

• FR60P: 60P progressive mode (60 frames/s)

• FR30P: 30P progressive mode (30 frames/s)

• FR24P

• FR50I: 50i interlace mode (50 ﬁelds/s)

• FR50P: 50P progressive mode (50 ﬁelds/s)

• FR25P: 25P progressive mode (25 ﬁelds/s)

:

: 24P progressive mode (24 frames/s)

In FR24P mode, the last digit contains the frame conversion sequence information.

 NOTE

When TC, tc and UB are locked to TC IN input, the characters in their icons change to outline characters TC  TC .

ecording only)

mation for recording

232425

22 21

20 19

18 17

16 15 14

When the HOLD button is used to temporarily freeze indications, the HOLD indication blinks.

2 Warnings

: Blinks when no P2 card is inserted or the

•

card is write protected.

•

FULL:

Blinks when a P2 card has insufﬁcient space

for recording or the number of clips on a P2 card has reached the limit for the number of clips that can be recorded on one P2 card.

: Blinks when the battery for the internal clock

•

is depleted. For details, refer to [Charging the Internal

y] (page 126).

Batter

3 2D LL display

Indicates that the 2D LL recording mode is set.

Recording format and system frequency indication

• System mode

• 1080i

• 1080

• 720P

• Recording format

• AVC-I 100: AVC-Intra 100 format

• AVC-I 50: AVC-Intra 50 format

• System frequency

•

: 59.94 Hz

•

: 50 Hz : 23.98 Hz

5 Information display

C H

-20dB 0dB

C H

-18dB 0dB

C H

Month:

Year: 2000 – 2037

Seconds

Hours

Day of the month

Minutes

mmm dd yyyy hh:mm:ss

JAN (January), FEB (February), MAR (March), APR (April), MAY (May), JUN (June), JUL(July), AUG (August), SEP (September), OCT (October), NOV (November), DEC (December)

The following information is displayed depending on the situation.

•

Performance of auto white balance and auto black balance

• Warning and error indication

• Information on switch and button operations For details, refer to [Center Information Display] (page

70).

6 FOCUS BAR display

Indicates the focusing status when the menu option FOCUS BAR in the DISPLAY SETUP screen is set to ON.

Y GET brightness display

When the Y GET function is used, the image level at the center of the image is indicated in a range between 0% and 109%

Recording/playback frame rate display

In native recording, the capture frame rate and recording and playback frame rates are displayed. Example:

60:24PN (recording 60P with the camera frame rate set to a variable frame rate of

24PN) In standard recording only the capture frame rate is indicated in playback.

Audio level meter display

HEAD ROOM at -20 dB

HEAD ROOM at -18 dB

10 Convergence position display

Indicates the convergence position (distance of the reference plane for a 3D image) with C00 to C99. The higher the number, the greater the distance.

•

Use this display as a rough gauide.

11 Shutter speed

The shutter speed is displayed here. In synchro scan mode, the display (time (minutes) display or shutter angle icon display) made in the menu option SYNC SCAN DISP in the DISPLAY SETUP screen is used.

Iris display

Displays F values.

Zoom position display

Zoom positions are indicated in a range from Z00 (maximum wide angle) to Z99 (maximum zoom).

Focus position display

Indicates the focus position in the range of 00 to 99. In addition to a numerical value (cal), AF appears in the auto focus mode, and MF in the manual focus mode. MF95 appears when focus is inﬁnity (∞). The higher the number, the greater the focal distance.

Calendar

16 Recommended ND ﬁlter display

This indicates the most suitable ND ﬁlter to use under current shooting conditions.

ND ﬁlter display

This indicates the selected ND ﬁlter.

Gain display

Indicates the gain value set using the video ampliﬁer.

WHITE BAL switch position indication

Indicates the currently selected switch position and also white balance operation when AWB is preset.

C TEMP (color temperature) display

The color temperature value is displayed in the range of –7 to +7 after the auto white balance adjustment.

LCD/EVF mode display

Indicates the image displayed on the LCD monitor and in the viewﬁnder.

•

No display: Left-lens (L) image This mode is set automatically when the power is turned on.

•

MIX: Mixed image of the left-lens (L) image and rightlens (R) image SIDE: Side by side display of the left-lens (L) image

• and right-lens (R) image R IMAGE: Right-lens (R) image

•

22 Scene ﬁle name display

Indicates the name of currently selected SCENE FILE (F1 to F6). No indication appears when a scene ﬁle name is not assigned.

Remaining battery charge

As the remaining battery charge drops, the display changes as follows:

   

. When the battery is completely discharged, (

) blinks. (When the AC adaptor is being used, a display other than

may appear: this is not a sign of

malfunctioning.)

Batteries that indicate battery level in % (percent)

Such batteries indicate remaining battery level as follows.

• B%: 10

%~99 %

Indicates the remaining battery level in %.

• MAX: Indicates that the batter

• EMP: Indicates that the r

y is fully charged.

emaining battery level

is less than 10 %.

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Batteries that do not indicate capacity in % (percent)

Such batteries indicate the battery level in voltages.

• 13.5 V: Indication of curr

24 Media remaining memory display

Indicates a remaining 3D recording time based on the remaining time on the P2 cards inserted in card slots L and R.

•

Indicates remaining time in 1-minute increments

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from 0 to 999 minutes. 999 minutes and longer time periods are also indicated as 999 minutes.

• The display blinks when 2 minutes or less time is left.

• The display does not appear while calculating the remaining time.

25 Media information display

Indicates the slots that contain P2 cards and general information on the media.

•

P2 card ready for recording

•

P2 card selected for recording

•

The card is being recognized

•

Operation status display

• REC: Recor

• PAUSE:

Recor

• h : Playback pause

• q : Play

• y (t ) :

Fast-forwar

• 4X y (4X t ) :

4x speed sear

• CLIP h q (CLIP w h ) :

Clip forwar

During DISPLAY OFF, only the REC and special recording displays are shown at the top right.

Special

The indication “I-“ appears when the interval recording is set to ON.

light green:

light green in reverse:

ﬂash rapidly in white:

: No card inserted

: Write-protected

: Full

: Cannot recognize

: P2 card in an invalid format (formatting will

take care of this problem)

ding

ding standby

reverse/fast-reverse playback)

clips

recording display

ent battery voltage.

d/fast-forward playback (fast-

ch (4x speed reverse search)

d (clip reverse), cue up of single

Center Information Display

The following information displays are provided.

P2 card recording and playback data indications

• BOS

Beginning of stream. No more data is available in the rearward playback direction.

•

CANNOT PLAY

Appears when playback is disabled.

CARD ERR (L) (R) (L/R):

•

This indicates trouble with the P2 card(s) inserted in the card slot(s) shown has (have). trouble.

•

UPDATING: Reading card data

•

CANNOT REC

Appears when recording cannot be started by pressing the REC button.

• EOS

End of stream. No more data is available in the forward playback direction.

• SHOT MARK ON (OFF) (INVALID)

SHOT MARK appears when the user button or the lens RET button to which it has been assigned is pressed.

• SYNC POSI FAILED

Appears when the synchronization of the clip position has failed.

Errors and warnings

Errors and warnings appear when something goes wrong with the camera or a P2 card malfunctions. If the problem cannot be solved by turning off the camera and turning it back on, try replacing the card and if that does not help, it may be necessary to consult your supplier.

•

DIR ENTRY NG CARD L (R) (L/R)

This message indicates that the directory on the card has become corrupted and that normal recording cannot be guaranteed if operation continues. Make a quick backup of card data and reformat the card.

•

FAN STOPPED

FAN (1, 1/2, 1/3, 2, 2/3, 3, 1/2/3) This indicates an error with the fan. The fan is under suspension.

•

FORMAT ERR !

This indicates a P2 card that does not meet the P2 card standard

• HIGH TEMPERATURE

A high-temperature error is detected.

INCOMPATIBLE CARD

•

This message indicates that the inserted card does not meet required standards and cannot be used.

• LOW BATTERY

This message indicates that the battery is depleted.

• REC WARNING

This is displayed during a recording error. Do the recording over. If this does not solve the problem, consult your supplier.

• CARD

• IRREGULAR

• L/R

• O

• PULL

•

• ERROR

• RUN DOWN CARD L (R) (L/R)

This message indicates that a P2 card has been overwritten the maximum number of times and that normal recording cannot be guaranteed if operation continues. It is best to replace such P2 cards with a new card.

•

SYSTEM ERROR

This message indicates that a system error has occurred. This type of error can often be corrected by turning off the power and turning it back on again.

• CAM

• P

THUMBNAIL OPEN

•

This message is displayed in the viewﬁnder during thumbnail operations.

• TURN POWER OFF

This message indicates that an abnormal event has occurred, for example, that a card was removed during access or that a system mode change was made. Turn the power off and then turn it back on again.

•

WARNING

These messages are displayed when an error related to the camera block is detected.

• FOCUS

• ZOOM

• IRIS

• ND

• CONV

• SUB

ERR L (R) (L/R):

This indicates trouble with the P2 card(s) inserted into the card slot(s).

Turn the power off if the warning continues.

•

• If the warning persists after rerecording, replace the card with another card.

FRM SIG:

The reference signal, such as the GENLOCK input, is distorted.

DURATION NG:

The duration of the recorded clip is different between the L and R P2 cards.

VER MAX# CLIPS: The limit for the number of clips

that can be recorded to one P2 card has been reached.

DOWN ERROR: Video pull-down sequence

error in a mode such as 24P (25P)

REC RAM OVERFLOW: Overﬂow of recording memory

Other causes

MICON ERROR: The microprocessor in the

camera is not responding.

2 CONTROL ERROR: A P2 control error has

occurred.

2 MICON ERROR: The P2 microprocessor does not

respond

2 MICON LINK ERROR: A connection error between

P2 microprocessors has occurred.

NG L(R)(L/R): Focus error

NG L(R)(L/R): Zoom error

NG L(R)(L/R): Iris error

FILTER NG L(R)(L/R): ND ﬁlter error

. NG L(R)(L/R): Convergence error

LENS NG L(R)(L/R): Sub-lens error

• VERSION MISMATCH PLEASE UPDATE

This message is displayed if a version mismatch has occurred. Perform card updating.

•

WIRELESS RF

This message indicates that reception from the wireless receiver is poor.

Camera status display

• ABB

ABB indicator

•

AUTO KNEE (ON/OFF)

Displayed when changing the AUTO KNEE switch position.

• AWB

AWB indicator

AWB P3.2K/AWB P5.6K

•

Displays the color temperature assigned to PRST when the WHITE BAL switch is set to PRST. Also displayed when AWB is performed in the PRST position.

•

GAIN dB

Displayed when GAIN is switched.

•

SHUTTER 

Displayed when the shutter speed is changed.

(OFF)

3D status display

• 3D ASSIST

• ALERT(ON/OFF): Status indication of the 3D ASSIST

ALERT function

• CONV.(ON/OFF): Status indication of the 3D ASSIST

CONV. function

•

3D ASSIST ACTIVE

Displayed when the ZEBRA button is pressed while the 3D assist function is active.

• 3D MODE

• NEAR: Displayed when the 3D MODE selector switch

position is changed to NEAR

• NORMAL: Displayed when the 3D MODE selector

switch position is changed to NORMAL.

• EXTRA

ZOOM: Displayed when the 3D MODE

selector switch position is changed to EXTRA.

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Checking and Displaying Shooting Status

• Hold down the DISP/MODE CHK button in recording standby or during recording to display the settings of each shooting function, the list of functions assigned to USER buttons and all other information. Release the button to return to the regular screen.

•

Press the DISP/MODE CHK button during recording

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standby or recording clears all displays. Press again to return to the regular display.

• These settings are maintained when the unit is turned off and also when switching media and operating mode. The following items can be displayed on the LCD monitor

• and in the viewﬁnder by pressing the DISP/MODE CHK button or by conﬁguring the menu option OTHER DISPLAY in the DISPLAY SETUP screen.

No Displays

1 Time code 2 Warnings

3 2D LL

Recording format and system

frequency indication

5 Information Is not displayed Is not cleared 6 FOCUS BAR Is not displayed 7 Y GET brightness

8 Recording/playback frame rate 9 Audio level meter

10 Convergence position

11 Shutter speed

12 Iris 13 Zoom position 14 Focus position 15 Calendar

16 Recommended ND ﬁlter

17 ND ﬁlter 18 Gain 19 WHITE BAL switch position

20 C TEMP (color temperature)

21 LCD/EVF mode 22 Scene ﬁle name

23 Remaining battery charge

24 Media remaining memory

25 Media information

26 Operation status

Only the warning that a P2 card has not been inserted is not displayed.

This is displayed at the lower left of the screen in DISPLAY OFF mode.

Displays that

MODE CHECK

brings up:



 

      

 

       

 

     



   



 



Displays opened or hidden by settings

Displays that DISPLAY

OFF clears:

Is not cleared

Goes on when battery

charge drops

Goes on when battery

charge drops

Appears at top right only

during recording and in

special recording modes



(Displayed only with



in the OTHER DISPLAY option

–

: Not affected

ON OFF

– – – –

Opened Cleared

– – – – – – – –

Opened Cleared

– – – –

Opened

SHUTTER ON)

Opened Cleared

– – – – – –

Opened Cleared

Opened Cleared Opened Cleared Opened Cleared

– –

Opened Cleared Opened Cleared

– –

Opened

Cleared

(Appears at top right only during recording and in

special recording

modes)

DISP/MODE CHK button

Other menus that clear

displays

–

: Not affected

COUNTER Button

CARD/BATT Displayed when REC MODE is 2D LL mode

–

FOCUS BAR

– LEVEL METER CONVERGENCE

–

– ZOOM&FOCUS ZOOM&FOCUS DATE/TIME Displayed only when there is a recommended position –

–

– Displayed only after AWB adjustment

–

CARD/BATT

–

MODE CHECK Indication

TC 1 2 : 3 4 : 5 6 : 2 3 9 9 9min 31 . 5 V

P 2

FU L L PAUS E D I ONC 1 6 0 SCENE 6

AMIR GE

1 0 8 0 i

2D L L AVC-I

100

AB BNG AWBNG

P 3.2K

ND 1

01 9% ND 1

NOV 1 6 2 0 1 1 1

FM 9 9

C LOS E

2 : 3 4 :Z596

6 0 : 2 4 PN C 0 0

1 2

= = = = = = = = 1/1 2 3 . 4

C H C H

ER T : ER C CHECK

MARK

USH A F

UTS

LLS

S PPOR T ED

FOCUS BAR

MODE CHECK provides an almost complete set of camera information. Items 1 to 4 below are provided only by MODE CHECK.

1 P2 card slot status display

Displays status for P2 card slots L and R.

• ACTIVE:

Indicates car

operation (includes cards selected for recording)

• ACCESSING:

Indicates a car

being written to

• INFO READING:

Car

• FULL: No mor

• PROTECTED:

The P2 car

• NOT SUPPORTED:

The P2 car

• FORMAT ERROR:

The P2 car

• NO CARD:

No car

2 Information on user button and lens RET button

assignment

Information to check what functions are assigned to user buttons and the lens RET button are provided in the following sections. For details, refer to [Assigning Functions to USER Buttons] (page For details, refer to [RET] (page 113).

3 AWB, ABB error display

A mode check indicates when AWB and ABB fail to operate normally.

Battery type

This indicates the battery type selected for detection of remaining battery charge.

d in the recognition phase

the number of clips recorded on the P2 card reached the limit.

50).

ds that are ready for write

d that is currently read or

e space available on the P2 card, or

d is write-protected.

d cannot be used or recognized.

d is not properly formatted.

d has been inserted.

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Center Marker Display

SPOTOFFON

109%

ZEBRA 2 DETECT

ZEBRA 2

ZEBRA 1 DETECT

Zebra Pattern Display

A center marker is displayed when the menu option MARKER in the DISPLAY SETUP screen is set to ON.

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 NOTE

The center marker display appears only on the LCD monitor and in the viewﬁnder. It is not superimposed on signals output via the HD SDI MONITOR OUT and HDMI connectors.

Safety Zone Markers

A safety zone marker is displayed when the menu option SAFETY ZONE is selected in the DISPLAY SETUP screen.

• OFF: Not displayed

• 90%:

indicates the display area on a normal household TV

• 13:9: Indicates the display area available at a 13:9 aspect ratio.

The AG-3DP1 can display two zebra patterns. The zebra pattern set in the menu appears on the LCD monitor and in the viewﬁnder when the ZEBRA button is pressed or if the ZEBRA switch on the viewﬁnder is set to ON.

ZEBRA button

Use the DISPLAY SETUP screen to set the level of zebra pattern display.

Item Setting Description

ZEBRA1 DETECT

ZEBRA2 DETECT

ZEBRA2

50%…70%…109%

50%…85%…109%

ON, SPOT, OFF

Sets the level of the

right-leaning zebra

pattern 1.

Sets the level of the

left-leaning zebra

pattern 2.

Selects the ZEBRA2

type.

• 14:9: Indicates the display area available at a 14:9 aspect ratio.

 NOTE

Safety zone markers appear only on the LCD monitor and in the viewﬁnder. They are not superimposed on signals output via the HD SDI MONITOR OUT and HDMI connectors.

Underlined values indicate factory defaults. SPOT

: A video level between ZEBRA1 and ZEBRA2

displays a zebra pattern.

Image level

 NOTE

The zebra pattern cannot be displayed when the 3D assist function is operating.

Focus Assist Function

Waveform Monitor Function

The AG-3DP1 is equipped with a focus assist function to facilitate focusing using the expanded display on the LCD monitor and the focus bar display on the LCD monitor/ viewﬁnder screen.

Expanded display (EXPANDED)

Pressing the FOCUS ASSIST button magniﬁes the image at the center of the LCD monitor to facilitate focusing. The image is magniﬁed nearly 2x when SYSTEM MODE is 1080i, or nearly 1.5x when SYSTEM MODDE is 720P.

•

The expanded display function is enabled only when LCD/EVF mode is set to left-lens (L) image. The status indication and the zebra pattern disappear

• and LCD EXPANDED appears at the top of the screen during magniﬁcation.

Press the WFM button to display a waveform for an image on the LCD monitor. Another press of the WFM button changes the waveform to the vector display, and one more press returns it to the normal display.

WFM

button

• The waveform display does not appear in the viewﬁnder.

• The waveform display does not appear when the focus assist (EXPANDED) function is used.

• The waveform display cannot be recorded.

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FOCUS ASSIST button

 NOTE

This function magniﬁes only the image on the LCD monitor. It does not magnify the image in the viewﬁnder or the image of signals output via the HD SDI MONITOR OUT and HDMI connectors.

Focus bar display (FOCUS BAR)

Set the menu option FOCUS BAR to ON in the DISPLAY SETUP screen to display the focus bar. The length of the focus bar indicates whether the image is in focus.

Out of focus The bar extends to the

 NOTE

The focus bar is displayed only on the LCD monitor and in the viewﬁnder. It is not displayed for the signals output via the HD SDI MONITOR OUT and HDMI connectors.

right when the image is

in focus.

Adjusting and Setting the LCD Monitor/Viewﬁnder

①

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

LCD SETTING

LCD BACKLIGHT ZWBRA1 DETECT ZWBRA2 DETECT

RETURN

CHANGE

ZWBRA2 SPOT

70% 85%

MARKER ON

EVF PEAK LEVEL 0 EVF PEAK FREQ LOW

DISPLAY SETUP

[ ]

LCD COLOR LEVEL

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

LCD SETTING

[+]

LCD BRIGHTNESS

LCD CONTRAST

[ ]

[+]

[ ]

[+]

[ ]

LCD COLOR LEVEL

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

LCD SETTING

[+]

LCD BRIGHTNESS

LCD CONTRAST

[ ]

[+]

[ ]

[+]

Turn on the POWER switch of the AG-3DP1.

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Slide the OPEN button in the arrow A direction

Using the LCD monitor

to open the LCD monitor.

 NOTE

The LCD monitor opens to an angle of 90 degrees. Attempts to open it further will damage the monitor.

Use the subscreen in the menu option LCD

SETTING in the DISPLAY SETUP screen to adjust screen color level, brightness and contrast.

For details on menu operation, refer to [Using the Menus] (page 106).

• At LCD SETTING of the DISPLAY SETUP screen, select CHANGE.

Use the JOG dial button to select an item.

Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor for most

convenient viewing.

• The monitor can turn up to 180 degrees towards the lens and up to 90 degrees towards you.

 NOTE

To prevent camera-recorder failure, do not use force when adjusting the monitor (when open).

Press the JOG dial button, and turn the JOG

dial button to adjust the selected item.

 NOTE

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

EVF PEAK FREQ

LCD SETTING LCD BACKLIGHT ZEBRA1 DETECT ZEBRA2 DETECT ZEBRA2

LOW

>>>

NORMAL

100%

MARKER ON

85%

SPOT

EVF PEAK LEVEL

DISPLAY SETUP

• Pressing the RESET button when a value that can be adjusted is selected in the setting menu LCD SETTING will return the setting to its factory default.

• When closing the LCD monitor make sure that it is shut tight.

• In an environment with sudden temperature changes, condensation may form on the liquid crystal surface of the monitor. If this happens, wipe off the moisture with a soft, dry cloth.

• When a cloth is used to wipe dew or dirt off the LCD monitor, discoloration may appear on the screen. This is not a malfunction. The discoloration disappears in a few minutes.

• When the camera-recorder is very cold, the video image in the LCD monitor will appear slightly darker immediately after the power is turned on. Once the interior of the camerarecorder warms up, the LCD monitor delivers normal brightness.

• The image on the LCD monitor may remain if the battery or the power plug of an external DC power supply is removed when the camera is on. This is normal and not a malfunction. This image will disappear if the camera is left idle.

• Image lag may increase at low temperatures, but this is not a malfunction.

Adjusting Left and Right Viewﬁnder Positions

Loosen the viewﬁnder left-right positioning ring.

Diopter Adjustment

Set the POWER switch of the camera to ON.

• Look at the image in the viewﬁnder.

Turn the diopter adjusting ring until you get the

sharpest possible image in the viewﬁnder.

Diopter adjusting ring

Emphasizing Image Outlines

Emphasizing outlines of images in the viewﬁnder and on the LCD monitor makes it easier to focus. This function does not affect video output from the camera or video recorded by the camera.

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Slide the viewﬁnder left and right to ﬁnd a

position that facilitates viewing.

Viewﬁnder left-right positioning ring

Tighten the viewﬁnder left-right positioning ring.

Adjust EVF PEAK LEVEL and EVF PEAK

FREQ in the DISPLAY SETUP screen.

Handling Setup Data

SCENE FILE 1

Default value

SCENE FILE

(Factory defaults)

SCENE FILE screen INTIAL

SCENE FILE screen LOAD/SAVE

SCENE FILE 2

Default value

SCENE FILE 3

Default value

SCENE FILE 4

Default value

SCENE FILE 5

Default value

SCENE FILE 6

Default value

SCENE FILE 1

Current value

SCENE FILE

(Current operating status values)

SCENE FILE 2

Current value

SCENE FILE 3

Current value

SCENE FILE 4

Current value

SCENE FILE 5

Current value

SCENE FILE 6

Current value

SCENE FILE 1

Saved value

SCENE FILE

(Saved camera values)

SCENE FILE 1 SCENE FILE 2 SCENE FILE 3 SCENE FILE 4 SCENE FILE 5 SCENE FILE 6

FILE 1

SCENE FILE 1 SCENE FILE 2 SCENE FILE 3 SCENE FILE 4 SCENE FILE 5 SCENE FILE 6

FILE 2

SCENE FILE 1 SCENE FILE 2 SCENE FILE 3 SCENE FILE 4 SCENE FILE 5 SCENE FILE 6

FILE 3

SCENE FILE 1 SCENE FILE 2 SCENE FILE 3 SCENE FILE 4 SCENE FILE 5 SCENE FILE 6

FILE 4

USER FILE1

USER FILE2

USER FILE3

USER FILE4

USER FILE initial value

USER FILE

(Factory defaults)

OTHER FUNCTIONS screen USER FILE � INTIAL

OTHER FUNCTIONS screen USER FILE � LOAD/SAVE

CARD FUNCTIONS screen SCENE FILE � LOAD/SAVE

: scene files 1 to 6 individually

: all scene files 1 to 6 at a time

Current USER FILE values

USER FILE

(Current operating status values)

Saved USER FILE values

USER FILE

(Saved camera values)

SCENE FILE

(SD CARD)

USER FILE

(SD CARD)

SCENE FILE 2

Saved value

SCENE FILE 3

Saved value

SCENE FILE 4

Saved value

SCENE FILE 5

Saved value

SCENE FILE 6

Saved value

CARD FUNCTIONS screen USER FILE

�

LOAD/SAVE

AG-3DP1 SD CARD

Conﬁguration of Setup Data Files

This camera makes it possible to save up to six scene ﬁles (1 to 6) in internal memory. Use of an SD memory card makes it possible to save four sets of scene ﬁles (1 to 6) on an SD card for later retrieval. The setting menu values can be stored as a user ﬁle in the camera and up to four ﬁles can be stored on the SD memory card.

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The setting data ﬁles are conﬁgured as shown below.

 NOTE

Running the menu option MENU INIT in the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen returns all current operating status values and saved camera values in the 1 to 6 scene ﬁles as well as in the user ﬁle to their factory defaults. This function does not return the TIME ZONE setting to its factory default.

Setting Data Using an SD memory card

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

USER FILE SD CARD FORMAT

RETURN

CHANGE

>>>

SCENE FILE

CARD FUNCTIONS

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

USER FILE

SD CARD FORMAT

>>> >>>

RETURN

EXECUTE

SCENE FINE

CARD FUNCTIONS

By saving up to four ﬁles of setup menu settings on an SD or SDHC memory card (optional accessory), you can create a setup card that will allow you to quickly conﬁgure camera settings before recording.

Handling SD Memory Cards

An SD memory card may be inserted or removed, either before or after the power is turned on.

To insert an SD memory card

Open the slot cover, insert the SD memory card (optional accessory) in the slot with the label side of the card facing upwards and close the slot cover.

Formatting, Writing and Reading an SD Memory Card

Open the CARD FUNCTIONS screen from the setting menu to format SD memory cards, write setting data to SD memory cards and to read data stored on an SD memory card.

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Use of SD memory cards in a non-SD/SDHC format formatted on a device other than this camera will display a FORMAT ERROR message at the top right of the screen. Reformat such SD cards in the camera before use. See [To format an SD memory card] (this page).

 NOTE

• An SD memory card must be inserted with the right side

facing the slot. If the card cannot be inserted, it may the wrong side up or back-to-front. Do not force it into the slot. Check the card before reinserting it.

• Use only SD memory cards that conform to the SD standard

or the SDHC standard in this camera. Be sure to read [SD memory card precautions] (page 22) regarding SD memory handling.

To remove the SD memory card

Open the slot cover and make sure that the BUSY lamp is not on before pushing the SD memory card further into the slot and releasing it. This will cause the SD memory card to pop out of the slot. Remove the SD memory card and close the slot cover.

SD memory cards must not be used or stored in an environment where they may be

• Exposed to high temperatures/humidities;

• Exposed to water droplets; or

• Electrically charged. For storage, the SD memory card must be kept inserted into the camera with the lid closed.

To format an SD Memory Card

 NOTE

SD memory cards may be formatted via the thumbnail screen.

For more information, see [Formatting SD Memory Cards] (page 100).

Select SD CARD FORMAT item in CARD

FUNCTIONS, then press the JOG dial button.

For details on menu operation, refer to [Using the Menus] (page 106).

Select EXCUTE, then press the JOG dial

button.

Select YES in the conﬁrmation screen and

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

LOAD/SAVE/INIT (SYNCHRO SCAN)

FILE SELECT

DETAIL LEVEL V DETAIL LEVEL DETAIL CORING

>>>

1/60.0

0 0

CHROMA LEVEL CHROMA PHASE

0 0

SCENE FILE

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

LOAD/SAVE/INIT (SYNCHRO SCAN)

FILE SELECT

DETAIL LEVEL V DETAIL LEVEL DETAIL CORING

2 3

4 5

CHROMA LEVEL CHROMA PHASE

0 0

SCENE FILE

press the JOG dial button.

• “SD CARD FORMAT OK” appears and the SD memory card is formatted.

 NOTE

Check that no important data remains on a card before formatting since data erased by formatting cannot be

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recovered.

The card will not be formatted if the following message appears when the JOG dial button is pressed:

Error message Remedy

SD CARD FORMAT NG NO CARD (No SD memory card inserted.)

SD CARD FORMAT NG ERROR (SD memory card cannot be formatted.)

SD CARD FORMAT NG WRITE PROTECT (SD memory card is writeprotected.)

SD CARD FORMAT NG CANNOT ACCESS (SD memory card not accessible).

Insert an SD memory card.

The card may be defective. Replace the card.

Remove the card and cancel the protect.

The SD memory card is not accessible. When the current access operation ends, reformat the card.

How to Use Scene File Data

The camera stores up to six settings for speciﬁc shooting situations as scene ﬁles. When shooting, you can retrieve the desired ﬁle instantly.

Selecting a scene ﬁle

Select the menu option FILE SELECT in the

SCENE FILE screen then press the JOG dial button.

For details on menu operation, refer to [Using the Menus] (page 106).

Turn the JOG dial button to select the ﬁle

number.

 NOTE

Changes to scene ﬁles do not affect SYSTEM MODE settings. Use the SYSTEM SETUP screen to make such changes.

Changing scene ﬁle settings

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

NAME EDIT

NORM1

RETURN

CHANGE

MATRIX

SCENE FILE

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

NAME EDIT

NORM1

RETURN

CHANGE

MATRIX

SCENE FILE

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

S P A R K

FILE SELECT 3

NAME EDIT

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

(SYNCHRO SCAN)

FILE SELECT

DETAIL LEVEL V DETAIL LEVEL DETAIL CORING

RETURN

LOAD

SAVE

INITIAL

CHROMA LEVEL CHROMA PHASE

0 0

LOAD SAVE INIT

SCENE FILE

 Example 1: Change the name of the scene

ﬁle.

Select the scene ﬁle to be changed.

Select the menu option NAME EDIT in the

SCENE FILE screen, then press the JOG dial button.

For details on menu operation, refer to [Using the Menus] (page 106).

Select CHANGE and press the JOG dial button.

When the screen shown below appears, use

the JOG dial button to enter a 6-character ﬁle name.

• Turning the JOG dial button changes the character

display in the following order: space ()  alphabet (A to Z)  numerics (0 to 9)  symbols (; : < = > ? @ [ \ ] ^_-./).

•

If the RESET button is pressed when the ﬁlename has been set, the characters are cleared.

• After you ﬁnish setting the ﬁlename, press the MENU button. This completes the NAME EDIT change. A change that has been conﬁrmed is retained after a power down and is not affected by dial position. Items set for the scene ﬁle are also retained.

 Example 2 : Save the FILE 1 scene data to

the camera.

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Select the menu option LOAD/SAVE/INIT in the

SCENE FILE screen, then press the JOG dial button.

For details on menu operation, refer to [Using the Menus] (page 106).

Select SAVE and press the JOG dial button.

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

(SYNCHRO SCAN)

FILE SELECT

DETAIL LEVEL V DETAIL LEVEL DETAIL CORING

RETURN

LOAD

SAVE

INITIAL

CHROMA LEVEL CHROMA PHASE

0 0

LOAD SAVE INIT

SCENE FILE

YES

SAVE ?

SCENE FILE

PUSH SET

SAVE

COMPLETED !

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

USER FILE SD CARD FORMAT

RETURN

CHANGE

>>>

SCENE FILE

CARD FUNCTIONS

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

READ WRITE

FILE 1 FILE 2 FILE 3 FILE 4

1 >>> >>> NO FILE NO FILE

TITLE RELOAD >>>

NO FILE NO FILE

FILE SELECT

SCENE FILE(SD CARD)

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Select YES and press the JOG dial button.

• To return to the menu level above, press the MENU button.

Saving Scene Files and Other Settings on SD Memory Cards

You can save up to four scene ﬁle settings or other settings as ﬁles on an SD memory card, and you can also load them from the card.

•

Current scene ﬁle settings are automatically saved in the camera and written to an SD memory card. When data has been read from an SD memory card, the current settings are rewritten at the same time as the data saved inside the unit.

• The data in all the scene ﬁles 1 to 6, is rewritten. Be sur

e to read [Handling SD Memory Cards] (page 79)

regarding SD memory handling.

The following procedure shows how to save scene ﬁles.

Set the unit’s POWER switch to ON.

Select the menu option SCENE FILE in the

CARD FUNCTIONS screen, then press the JOG dial button.

For details on menu operation, refer to [Using the Menus] (page 106).

• “PROCESSING” appears and the following message is shown when all settings have been completed.

• After changing the scene ﬁle settings, to return to the settings to the previously saved values, select LOAD in step 2 and perform the operation described in step 3.

•

To return the scene ﬁle settings to their factory defaults, select INITIAL in step 2 and perform the operation described in step 3.

• To save and read user ﬁle settings or return them to their factory defaults, open the setting menu OTHER FUNCTIONS screen and run USER FILE in the same way as when handling scene ﬁles.

Select CHANGE and press the JOG dial button.

• Select the menu option USER FILE for other settings.

Select the ﬁle number (1 to 4) using the JOG

dial button.

• Press the JOG dial button again to conﬁrm the setting.

Select WRITE and press the JOG dial button,

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

READ WRITE

FILE 1 FILE 2 FILE 3 FILE 4

1 >>> RETURN

EXECUTE

NO FILE

TITLE RELOAD >>>

NO FILE NO FILE

FILE SELECT

SCENE FILE(SD CARD)

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

YES

TITLE EDIT

T I T L E 1

PUSH SET

WRITE FILE 1

SCENE FILE(SD CARD)

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

YES

TITLE EDIT

T I T L E 1

PUSH SET

WRITE FILE 1

SCENE FILE(SD CARD)

then select EXECUTE and press the JOG dial button.

Turn the JOG dial button to move to YES and

press the JOG dial button.

• In the following example, TITLE 1 is the ﬁlename.

• When writing is completed, WRITE OK appears.

To title a ﬁle

Perform steps 1 to 5.

Use the JOG dial button to select characters,

then press the JOG dial button to move to the next character.

• You can input any of the following characters: Space, A to Z, 0 to 9, : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ^_-./

•

You can erase all characters using the RESET button.

When all entries have been made, move the

cursor to the right of the entered title.

Select YES and press the JOG dial button.

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To load a ﬁle

Perform steps 1 to 4. Select READ in step 5, select EXECUTE and press the JOG dial button. READ OK appears when loading completes. Like scene ﬁles, process user ﬁles by using the menu option USER FILE in the CARD FUNCTION screen.

Reloading Files From an SD Memory Card

Perform steps 1 to 3, move to TITLE RELOAD so that YES is displayed in step 5, and press the JOG dial button. The ﬁle is reloaded.

• WRITE OK appears when the title is written.

 NOTE

• If WRITE NG FORMAT ERROR appears, format the SD memory card.

• If WRITE NG WRITE PROTECT appears, change the lock tab position to enable writing.

• If WRITE NG CANNOT ACCESS appears, quit all other operations (such as playback) before proceeding.

• If WRITE NG ERROR appears, the SD memory card may be defective. Replace it.

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Power Supply

A battery or an external DC power supply can be used as the power supply for the camera-recorder.

Using a Battery

The following is a list of batteries that have been tested and veriﬁed to work with the camera. Anton/Bauer batteries HYTRON140

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DIONIC90, DIONIC160 IDX batteries “ENDURA” E-10 / E-10S PAG batteries PAGL95

 NOTE

• Although other batteries may be used by changing the menu setting, it is recommended that you use batteries that have been tested and veriﬁed to work with camera.

• Charge the battery with the battery charger before using it. (Please refer to the battery charger’s instruction manual for information about charging.)

Mounting the Battery and Setting

Insert the battery and slide it in the direction of

the arrow.

Release lever

 NOTE

Removing the battery

Completely push down and hold the release lever on the battery holder. Then, slide the battery in the opposite direction to the arrow while holding the lever down.

the Battery Type

Using an Anton/Bauer Battery

Mount an Anton/Bauer battery.

Anton/Bauer Battery

 NOTE

The Anton/Bauer battery holder includes both a power supply output connector for lighting and a lighting control switch, which are convenient when attaching a light. Please contact Anton/Bauer for information about

the lighting system.

Set the battery type.

• Select the battery type listed under BATTERY SELECT. Select the menu option BATTERY SELECT from the setting menu BATTERY SETUP screen.

 NOTE

If you wish to turn on a light using the Camera Studio System (AG-BS300, AG-CA300G), attach the battery plate to the AG-CA300G and mount the battery on it for the supply power for the light via the battery plate. If power is supplied via the Light connector of this unit, the unit may not operate, because of overcurrent protection of AG-BS300/AG-CA300G activated by excess current generated when the light is turned on.

When using a V-mount type battery

Mount the V-mount adapter plate.

Insert the plate and slide it as shown below.

• To remove the plate, slide the release lever downwards.

Use of the External DC Power Supply

Connect the external DC power supply to the

DC IN socket on the unit.

DC cable

DC IN socket

External DC

wer supply

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Release

Set the battery type.

• Select the battery type listed under BATTERY SELECT. Select the menu option BATTERY SELECT from the setting menu BATTERY SETUP screen.

•

When using a battery not listed under BATTERY SELECT, select TYPE A or TYPE B and set each item according to the battery characteristics.

For details, refer to [BATTERY SETUP Screen] (page

117).

 NOTE

• For information about the V-mount adapter plate, please contact the store where you purchased the camera-recorder.

• With the V-mount adapter plate installed, % (percent) values cannot be displayed when using batteries that show the remaining battery capacity.

lever

Turn “ON” the power switch of the external DC

power supply. (If the power switch is available on the external DC power supply)

Turn the camera-recorder power switch ON.

Use of external DC power supply

Make sure that the output voltage of the external DC power supply meets the rated voltage of the camera before making a connection. The output current of the external DC power supply should be large enough to provide the connected camera with its total amperage needs with a reasonable margin. Use the following formula to calculate the total amperage of the camera.

total power consumption ÷ voltage When the power is turned on, a rush current occurs. If the power supply is insufﬁcient during this time, the camera

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may be damaged. Therefore, we recommend using an external DC power supply that provides at least twice the total power consumed by the camera and all the devices connected to the unit that power on when the camera powers on (example: viewﬁnder). The DC cable should be a two-core 18 AWG (or larger) shielded cable (nominal cross-sectional area: 0.824 mm

When using an external power supply other than the AC adaptor, check the DC IN socket pin information to ensure correct polarity. If a +12 V power supply is accidentally connected to the GND terminal, this could cause a ﬁre or personal injury.

DC IN socket

Pin No. Signal

1 GND , 3 NC

4 +1

CASE

2 V

Frame GND

 NOTE

• When both the battery and the external DC power supply are connected, power is supplied from the external DC power supply. The battery can be removed or mounted while using an external DC power supply.

• When using an external DC power supply, make sure you turn on the external DC power supply before turning on the camera-recorder’s power switch. If this sequence is reversed, the camera-recorder may malfunction due to slow rising of the external DC power supply voltage.

• The light circuit does not operate when power is supplied via the DC IN socket. The light circuit can only operate when power is supplied through the Anton/Bauer battery holder.

Preparing for Audio Input

Take the following steps to prepare the camera for connecting audio input devices.

When Using the Front Microphone

The AG-MC900G stereo microphone kit (optional) can be mounted on the microphone holder of the viewﬁnder.

Open the microphone holder.

Microphone holder

Connect the microphone cable to the MIC IN

jack on the camera.

MIC IN jack

Set the AUDIO IN switch to FRONT depending

on the audio channel to be recorded.

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Mount the microphone and tighten the clamping

screw.

Clamping screw

AUDIO IN switch

 NOTE

When using the front microphone, you may replace the microphone holder with the supplied one to reduce noise during zooming.

Using a Wireless Receiver

When Using Audio Devices

When using the Unislot Wireless Receiver

Remove the lid, install the wireless receiver and

screw it down.

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Set the AUDIO IN switch to W.L. for the audio

channels that will be recorded.

Connect the audio device to the AUDIO IN jack

with the XLR cable.

Set the AUDIO IN switch to REAR for the

channel to which the XLR cable is connected.

Set the LINE/MIC selector switch on the rear

panel to LINE.

LINE/MIC selector switch

AUDIO IN Switch

• Set the menu option WIRELESS TYPE in the AUDIO SETUP screen to DUAL for a 2-channel wireless receiver.

AUDIO IN switch AUDIO IN jack

Attaching/Adjusting Accessories

Mounting the Camera on a Tripod

Use an optional (SHAN-TM700) tripod adapter to place the camera on a tripod.

Attach the tripod adapter to the tripod.

Tripod adapter

Pan head

 NOTE

Use the holes in the tripod adapter that will make it possible to position the camera over the tripod adapter’s center of gravity. Also, make sure that the diameter of the selected hole matches the diameter of the pan head screw.

 NOTE

If the tripod adapter’s pin does not return to its original position after the camera has been removed, hold the red lever down and move the black lever in the direction of the arrow again, in order to return the pin to its original position. Please note that the camera cannot be mounted if the pin remains in the center.

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Attaching the Shoulder Strap

Attach the shoulder strap to the shoulder strap bracket. To detach the shoulder strap, ﬁrst open the hooks, then detach the strap.

Shoulder Strap

Press to open the hook.

Attach the camera to the tripod adapter.

• Slide the camera forward along the grooves until you hear a “click”.

Removing the Camera from the Tripod Adapter

While holding the red lever down, move the black lever in the direction of the arrow, and slide the camera backward to remove it.

 NOTE

Make sure that the shoulder strap is securely attached.

Adjusting the Grip Belt

The length of the grip belt can be adjusted. Once detach the tape, adjust the grip position then ﬁx it with the tape again.

Red Lever Black Lever

 NOTE

Be sure that the grip belt is secured.

DC OUT Connector and External REC Start/Stop Switch Connection

1234

The DC OUT connector on the camera can output a 1.5 A current. Connecting an external switch to this connector enables REC Start and Stop control. An LED can be connected and used as a tally lamp, which is convenient when the camera is mounted on a crane during recording.

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DC OUT connector

Pin assignment

1 GND 2 TALLY OUT

The AG-3DP1 has open collector output.

TALLY ON:

Low impedance

TALLY OFF:

High impedance

REC Start/Stop switch

This pin is connected in parallel with the REC button.

+12 V

 NOTE

Be sure to check polarity before connecting an external device as incorrect connection could lead to damage.

(Connection example)

LED

Resistance

Cable connector HR10A-7P-4P(73) Hirose Electric Co.

(For details on the connector, refer to page

138.)

REC

Start/Stop

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A clip is a data group that includes the images and sounds created from one shooting session, together with additional information such as meta data. The following manipulations can be performed using the cursor and SET buttons, while checking the images displayed on the LCD monitor:

• Playback, delete, or restore the clip.

•

Add or delete a shot mark on the clip thumbnail.

• Format P2 cards and SD memory cards.

• Uploading and editing clip metadata from the SD memory card

• Saving the log data

Thumbnail Operations

Thumbnail Manipulations Overview

Thumbnail screens are conﬁgured as follows:

THUMBNAIL OPERATION PROPERTY

ALL CLIP SAME FORMAT CLIPS SELECTED CLIPS MARKED CLIPS SETUP EXIT

INDICATOR DATA DISPLAY DATE FORMAT THUMBNAIL SIZE PLAYBACK RESUME THUMBNAIL INIT EXIT

DELETE FORMAT REP

AIR CLIP LOG DATA EXIT

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CLIP PROPERTY

CARD STATUS

META DATA

LOAD RECORD USER

CLIP NAME INITIALIZE PROPERTY EXIT

DEVICES PROPERTY SETUP EXIT

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Thumbnail Screen

Press the THUMBNAIL button to display the thumbnail screen on the LCD monitor. Pressing the THUMBNAIL button again returns the display to the regular display. When switching is done from the regular screen display to the thumbnail screen display, all the clips will be displayed on the thumbnail screen. Pressing the THUMBNAIL MENU button allows you to navigate the thumbnail menu.

 NOTE

When the TCG switch is set to “SET” to set the time code and user bits or when the camera menu is open, the THUMBNAIL button does not work.

9 10

15 16 17

1 Display Mode

Displays thumbnail types and other information screens.

ALL: Display all clips. SAME FORMAT:

The clips in the same for

format are shown. To check the format, consult system mode and REC FORMAT indicated on the STATUS screen of the LCD monitor/viewﬁnder. For details, see [LCD Monitor/Viewﬁnder Scr

een Status Displays] (page 67).

SELECT: The clips selected with the SET button ar

shown.

MARKER:

Display clips with shot marks.

mat as the system

UPDATING..:

Indicated when the unit is updating the

screen or reading data. When the screen is

being updated, the rotating icon is indicated. For details, refer to [Switching the Thumbnail Display] (page

94).

2 3D logo (or 2D LL logo)

Indicates whether the displayed thumbnails are those of 3D recording or of 2D LL recording.

Slot information

The status of the card slots L (left) and R (right) is indicated. The letter of the card slot that contains a P2 card is indicated in yellow.

 NOTE

When the following P2 card is inserted, the slot letter is displayed in a magenta frame.

4 5

 RUN DOWN CARD

(A P2 card on which the maximum number of overwrites has been exceeded.)

 DIR ENTRY NG CARD

(A P2 card on which the directory structure is not supported.)

Remaining battery indicator

Indicates the remaining battery capacity.

Clip Number

The numbers set by the camera for all the clips recognized correctly by the P2 card. These numbers are allocated in chronological order, by shooting dates and times. If clips cannot be played because of different recording formats, they are displayed in red.

Thumbnail scroll bar

Indicates the approximate location of the current thumbnail among all thumbnails.

Time Display

You can set this to display the time code at the start of clip recording, the user bits at the start of clip recording, the shooting time, the shooting date, the shooting date and time, clip name or USER CLIP NAME. For details, refer to [Setting the Thumbnail Display Mode] (page 101).

Recording mode

The recording mode for the clip on which the pointer is located is indicated.

System mode

The format for the clip on which the pointer is located is indicated.

Duration

The duration of the clip on which the pointer is located is indicated.

3D clip/2D LL clip abnormal status indicator

Clip L is inserted into card slot R, or clip R is

inserted into card slot L. Insert the P2 cards correctly.

Clip L or R is not inserted. Insert a P2 card that

contains the missing clip.

Clip L or R recorded in 2D LL mode is not

inserted. Insert a P2 card that contains the missing clip.

Defective Clip Indicator and

Unknown Clip indicator

This marker is displayed for defective clips, which may result from a variety of causes, e.g., powering-down during recording. Clip with yellow defective clip indicators can be restored in some cases. Please refer to [Restoring Clips] (page A clip displayed with a red defective clip indicator cannot be restored and must be deleted. If the clip cannot be deleted, format the P2 card.

is displayed for clips such as those which differ in

format from the P2 standard.

Incomplete Clip Indicator

Indicates that although a clip is recorded across multiple P2 cards, one of these cards is not inserted into a P2 card slot.

Shot Mark Indicator

This marker is displayed for a clip with a shot mark attached. For details, refer to [Shot Marker (SHOT MARK) Recor

Indicator for clips with proxy

This marker is displayed for clips with proxy attached.

Text Memo Indicator

This marker is displayed for a clip with a text memo attached.

Edit Copied Clip Indicator

In models which support edit copying, such as the AJHPM110, this marker is displayed on clips which have undergone edit copying. For more information about edit copying, see the instruction manual for a model that supports edit copying.

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ding Function] (page 41).

Selecting Thumbnails

Multiple thumbnails can be randomly selected in the thumbnail screen.

Use the cursor buttons to move the pointer

(yellow frame) to the desired clip and press the SET button.

• The frame around the selected thumbnail changes to a blue frame. Press the SET button again to deselect the clip.

Additional clips can be selected by repeating

step 1.

It is possible to display only the selected thumbnails in the thumbnail screen for playback. Please refer to [Switching the Thumbnail Display] (page

 NOTE

• To move the pointer to the ﬁrst or last clip, hold down the SHIFT button and press the up and down cursor (e / r) buttons.

• To select a sequence of clips, select the ﬁrst clip and move the pointer to another clip. Then hold down the SHIFT button and press the SET button. This will select all clips from the clip selected ﬁrst to the clip at the pointer and all clips in between.

• To cancel selected clips, hold down the SHIFT button while pressing the EXIT button.

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dcb e f

a LCD monitor b THUMBNAIL button c EXIT button d

e q r w cursor buttons g SET b

e MENU (thumbnail menu) button f SHIFT button

utton

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Playing back Clips

Press the THUMBNAIL button.

Use the cursor buttons to move the pointer over

Press the PLAY/PAUSE button.

• The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor.

the desired clip.

• The clip at pointer position is played back on the LCD monitor.

•

After the clip at the cursor location has been played, subsequent clips are played back in order. When the last clip has been played, the thumbnail screen appears.

 NOTE

• When playing back clips, it is not necessary

to “select” the clips (blue frames around the thumbnails).

• Clips with clip numbers displayed in red cannot be

played.

• During normal playback, or variable speed playback

(i.e. 4x speed playback) except during pause, the left-lens (L) image is output from the left and right channels.

Switching the Thumbnail Display

The display can be switched so that only those clips matching the speciﬁed conditions are displayed in the thumbnail screen.

Press the THUMBNAIL button.

• The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor.

Press the MENU button.

• The thumbnail menu opens.

a b

• During playback, pressing the REW button starts 4X speed reverse playback, and the FF button starts 4X speed fast playback. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to return to normal playback.

•

During clip playback, pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button will temporarily stop (pause) the process. During a pause, pressing the REW button moves the pause position to the beginning of the clip. Pressing the REW button again moves the pause position to the beginning of the previous clip. During a pause, pressing the FF button moves the pause position to the beginning of the next clip.

•

Pressing the STOP button during clip playback stops the playback and returns the display to the thumbnail screen.

 NOTE

• When playback is stopped, the position of the pointer moves

to the clip that was being played back, regardless of where playback started.

• When the PLAY/PAUSE button is pressed again, playback will

start from the beginning of the clip on which the pointer is positioned. To begin playback from the last stop position, set PLAYBACK RESUME to on. Refer to [Setting the Thumbnail

Display Mode] (page 101) for further details.

a THUMBNAIL button b MENU button

Select THUMBNAIL from the thumbnail menu.

• Switch the thumbnail display by selecting one of the following items:

ALL CLIP:

Displays all the clips according to the

selected REC MODE.

3D mode: Clips r

mode

2D LL mode: Clips r

recording mode.

SAME FORMAT CLIPS:

Displays clips of the current system

format.

SELECTED CLIPS:

Display randomly selected clips. The thumbnails are displayed in the

speciﬁed order.

MARKED CLIPS:

Display clips with shot marks attached. SETUP: Please refer to [Setting the Thumbnail

Display Mode] (page 101) for information about this item.

EXIT: Close the sub-menu.

ecorded in 3D recording

ecorded in 2D LL

Shot Mark

A shot mark can be added to a clip thumbnail to distinguish this clip from other clips.

Press the THUMBNAIL button.

• The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor.

Use the cursor buttons to move the pointer

over the clip to which you want to attach a shot mark.

Press the USER button to which the shot mark

function has been assigned.

• This adds a shot mark to the thumbnail of the clip at the pointer position. The shot mark is added in the clip in card slot L only.

•

To delete a shot mark, place the pointer on the clip a second time and press the USER button to which the shot mark function has been assigned.

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USER MAIN, USER1 and USER2 buttons

 NOTE

• A shot mark can be attached during recording.

• Adding shot marks after recording stops, attaches the shot mark to the most recently recorded clip.

Please refer to [Shot Marker (SHOT MARK) Recording Function]

(page 41) for more information.

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Deleting Clips

Press the THUMBNAIL button.

• The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor.

Use the cursor buttons to move the pointer to

the clip to be deleted and press the SET button to select the clip.

Restoring Clips

Restores clips that are defective as a result of sudden powering-down during recording, or removal of the P2 card being accessed.

 NOTE

Only those clips with yellow defective clip indicators can be restored. Delete the clips with red defective clip indicators. If the clip cannot be deleted, format the P2 card. During restoration of the clips, however, the defective-clip indicator may change from yellow to red, resulting in inability to restore the clips.

Press the MENU button and select

OPERATION  DELETE from the thumbnail menu.

The following screen appears. Use the cursor

buttons and the SET button to select YES.

• The clip is deleted. All selected clips (in blue frames) are deleted by this operation.

 NOTE

To interrupt deleting, press the SHIFT and EXIT buttons or the SET button to cancel the operation. Partially deleted clips cannot be restored by canceling.

Press the THUMBNAIL button.

• The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor.

Use the cursor buttons to move the pointer over

the clip you wish to restore then press the SET button to select that clip.

• Defective clips are indicated by defective clip indicators.

Press the MENU button, and select

OPERATION  REPAIR CLIP from the thumbnail menu.

• When a conﬁrmation screen asks you to conﬁrm that you want to repair the clip, use a cursor button and the SET button to select YES if you want to restore the clip.

Setting of Clip Meta Data

Information such as the name of the person who shot the video, the name of the reporter, or the shooting location, can be read from the SD memory card, and can be recorded as Clip Meta Data.

•

The camera does not support recording of text memo data

Reading the SD memory card that contains the Clip Meta Data (metadata upload ﬁle)

Insert the SD memory card that contains the

Clip Meta Data (metadata upload ﬁle).

Press the THUMBNAIL button.

• The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor.

 NOTE

Press the THUMBNAIL button while pressing DISP/ MODE CHK button when a thumbnail is displayed to move to step 4.

Press the MENU button and Select META DATA

 LOAD from the thumbnail menu, and press the SET button.

Meta Data names of metadata upload ﬁles

stored on the SD memory card are displayed. Select the desired ﬁles using the cursor buttons, and choose YES.

• Uploading starts.

• Uploaded metadata is retained even if the power is turned off. For more information on conﬁrmation of uploaded

• data, see [Checking and modifying read metadata] (page

 NOTE

Press the cursor button (q) when the Meta Data name is displayed to change the display to the ﬁle name. Press the cursor button (w) to return to display of the Meta Data name.

98).

Clip Meta Data items

Clip Meta Data includes the following items: Underlined items can be set by reading the metadata upload ﬁle on the SD memory card. Other items are set automatically during shooting. Using the latest update version of P2 Viewer, metadata upload ﬁles can be written to SD memory cards using a PC. Download the latest update version of P2 Viewer from the support desk at the following website, and install it on your PC.

http://pro-av.panasonic.net/

Regarding SD memory cards to be used, see [SD memory car

d precautions] (page 22).

 NOTE

Files edited using software other than P2 Viewer are displayed as “UNKNOWN DATA!”, and may not be read.

GLOBAL CLIP ID:

Displays the global clip ID, which indicates the shooting status of the clip.

USER CLIP NAME:

Displays the clip name speciﬁed by the user.

VIDEO: Displays [FRAME RATE] (frame rate of the clip),

[PULL DOWN], and [ASPECT RATIO].

AUDIO: [SAMPLING RA

recorded sound) and [BITS PER SAMPLE] (digitized bit[s] of recorded sound).

ACCESS: Displays [CREATOR] (person who recorded the

clip), [CREATION DATE] (date when the clip was recorded), [LAST UPDATE DATE] (date of the latest update of the clip), and [LAST UPDATE PERSON] (person who made the latest update of the clip).

DEVICE: Displays [MANUF

device manufacturer), [SERIAL NO.] (serial number of the device) and [MODEL NAME] (model name of the device).

SHOOT

Displays [SHOOTER] (name of the person who

SCENARIO:

NEWS: Displays [REPORTER] (name of the reporter),

shot the video), [START DATE] (start date of shooting), [END DATE] (end date of shooting), and [LOCATION] ALTITUDE/LONGITUDE/ LATITUDE/SOURCE/PLACE NAME (altitude, longitude, latitude, and source of the information and name of the location).

Displays [PROGRAM NAME], [SCENE NO.], and [TAKE NO.].

[PURPOSE] (purpose of shooting), and

The USER CLIP NAME recording method is selectable.

For details, refer to [Selecting the USER CLIP NAME r

During recording, the camera does not automatically set

altitude, latitude and longitude of the shoot. Such data can be set in the property of a recorded clip.

[OBJECT] (object of shooting).

ecording method] (page 99).

TE] (sampling frequency of

ACTURER] (name of the

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MEMO: Displays [NO.] (the number of the text memo),

[OFFSET] (location of the frame with added text memo in relation to the beginning of the clip), [PERSON] (person who recorded the text memo added to the clip), and [TEXT] (contents of the text memo).

THUMBNAIL:

Displays the location of the frame (frame offset) and the size (height and width) of the image selected as the thumbnail image.

PROXY: Displays the infor

format, when a proxy is attached.

 NOTE

This unit only displays printable ASCII characters.

mation for a proxy, such as its

Checking and modifying read metadata

The unit allows you to check details of metadata read from SD memory cards.

Press the THUMBNAIL button.

• The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor.

Press the MENU button to select META DATA

 PROPERTY from the thumbnail menu.

• Then the screen shown below appears.

While viewing metadata settings, use the cursor

buttons to move the pointer to the desired option. Then, press the SET button.

• A soft keyboard screen is displayed, allowing you to modify the setting.

To set whether or not the uploaded metadata is recorded

Set “ON”/“OFF” in META DATA  RECORD from the thumbnail menu. The factory setting is “OFF”.

•

The metadata is added to the clip on the card in card slot L only.

Use the cursor buttons to move the pointer to

the item to conﬁrm and press the SET button.

• Use this function to check loaded metadata settings.

Selecting the USER CLIP NAME recording method

Select META DATA  USER CLIP NAME from the thumbnail menu to select the recording method. Two options are available: TYPE1 and TYPE2.

TYPE1(F

If clip metadata has been

If no clip metadata has been

read in or if the setting for

recording clip metadata has

TYPE

If clip metadata has been

If no clip metadata has been

read in or if the setting for

recording clip metadata has

actory defaults)

read in

been turned off

read in

been turned off

USER CLIP NAME to be

recorded

Uploaded data

Same as GLOBAL CLIP ID

(UMID data)

USER CLIP NAME to be

recorded

Uploaded data + COUNT

Same as CLIP ID NAME

value

Example of AVC-I 100 Recording start Recording pause

Recording duration = Approx.7 min

Clip 1

COUNT value

= 0001

Approx. 5 min Approx. 2 min

If the clip thumbnails are displayed as shown in the example above or their properties are indicated using a P2 device, the thumbnail and COUNT value of clip 1 will be displayed.

Clip 2

COUNT value

= 0002

Clearing uploaded metadata

Select META DATA  INITIALIZE from the thumbnail menu, and press the SET button. Select YES when the conﬁrmation screen is displayed.

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The COUNT value is indicated as a four-digit number.

The COUNT value is incremented each time a new clip is captured if clip metadata has been read in and TYPE2 has been selected as the recording method. The COUNT value can be reset using the following procedure. Select META DATA  PROPERTY from the thumbnail menu, then select USER CLIP NAME to display the menu shown below. Select “COUNT RESET” with the cursor and press the SET button to reset the COUNT value to 1.

 NOTE

When an 8 GB or larger capacity P2 is used and the recording session exceeds the prescribed duration (AVC-Intra100: about 5 minutes; AVC-Intra50: about 10 minutes), the recording will automatically be split into separate clips. At this time, each clip will be provided with its own COUNT value.

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Formatting a P2 Card

Press the THUMBNAIL button.

Press the MENU button and select

• The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor.

OPERATION  FORMAT from the thumbnail menu.

• When the screen shown below appears, select ALL P2 and press the SET button.

•

Select EXIT if formatting is not required.

Formatting SD Memory Cards

SD memory cards can also be formatted from the thumbnail screen. With an SD memory card inserted into the unit, perform the following operation:

Press the THUMBNAIL button.

• The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor.

Press the MENU button and select

OPERATION  FORMAT from the thumbnail menu.

• Select “SD CARD” and press the SET button when the screen shown below appears.

•

Select “EXIT” if formatting is not required.

The following screen appears. Use the cursor

buttons and the SET button to select YES.

• The two P2 cards inserted in card slots L and R are formatted simultaneously

 NOTE

• Check that no important data remains on a card

before formatting since data erased by formatting cannot be recovered.

• If there are clips that are not displayed on the

thumbnail screen when formatting, a warning “FORMAT ALL P2 CARD? (INCLUDING CLIP OF OTHER REC MODE)” is displayed.

When the following screen appears, use the

cursor buttons and the SET button to select YES.

• The SD memory card is formatted.

 NOTE

• You can also use the menu option SD CARD FORMAT in the CARD FUNCTIONS screen to format SD memory cards.

For details, refer to [Formatting, Writing and Reading an SD Memory Card] (page 79).

• Check that no important data remains on a card before formatting since data erased by formatting cannot be

recovered.

Panasonic ag-3dp1 operating instructions

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Precautions for Use

Chapter 1 Overview

Camera Unit Features

Recording and Playback Features

Setting for Your Area (Color TV Standard Setting)

System Conﬁguration

Standard Accessories

Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions

Power Supply and Accessory Mounting Section

Audio (input) Function Section

Audio (output) Function Section

Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section

Menu/Thumbnail Operation Section

Time Code Section

LCD Monitor

Setting Date and Time of Internal Clock

Chapter 3 Recording and Playback

P2 Cards

Inserting P2 Cards

Removing P2 Cards

To Prevent Accidental Erasure of P2 Card Content

P2 Card Access LED and Status of P2 Cards

P2 Card Recording Times

Handling P2 Card Recording

Basic Procedures

Shooting

Normal Recording

2D LL Recording

Native Recording

Variable Frame Rate (VFR) Recording

Standard VFR Recording (pulldown recording)

Native VFR Recording

Using VFR Recording Function

Special Recording Modes

Interval Recording (INTERVAL REC)

REC CHECK Function

Shot Marker (SHOT MARK) Recording Function

Normal and Variable Speed Playback

Selecting Recording Signals

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording

List of Recording Formats and Functions

Selecting Video Output

List of Recording, Playback and Output Formats

Adjusting the White Balance and Black Balance

Adjusting the White Balance

Adjusting the Black Balance

Setting the Electronic Shutter

Setting the Shutter Mode and Speed

Placing the Camera-recorder in SYNCHRO SCAN Mode

Assigning Functions to USER Buttons

Selecting Audio Input Signals and Adjusting Recording Levels

Selecting Audio Input Signals

Adjusting Recording Levels

CH3 and CH4 Recording Levels

Adjustments and Settings for 3D Recording

Setting 3D Recording Mode

Adjusting the Convergence Point

3D Assist Function

Adjustment between Two Lenses (3D FINE Function)

Setting Time Data

Recording Time Codes and User Bits

Setting User Bits

Entering the User Bits

Setting the Time Code

Externally Locking the Time Code

Counter Setting and Display

Status Indication Layout

Selecting Display Information

Screen Displays

Center Information Display

Checking and Displaying Shooting Status

MODE CHECK Indication

Center Marker Display

Zebra Pattern Display

Safety Zone Markers

Focus Assist Function